Freedom in Christ requires discipline, but it’s a discipline rooted in delight.

Freedom in Christ comes from the delight of knowing you are the Beloved Child of God. Living as one loved by God enables you to say YES! to the things that please God’s heart and NO! to the things that have the potential to destroy your freedom and reduce you back to slavery.

Join Dr. Jana and Alisa as they share their reasons for creating The 21 Day Sugar Fast. You will learn why this kind of fast matters for your health and it is for anyone who desires to strengthen their relationship with their Creator God and in turn strengthen their relationship with all things created, namely food!

*Even If you missed the deadline for joining the Official 21-Day Sugar Fast, you will still be educated and encouraged by listening. Ask the Lord if He is leading you into your own personal sugar fast. If He is, you can trust Him to show you what it will look like for you!

I made this to meditate on this week in light of Valentines Day- a day to celebrate “LOVE”... a word the world has so sadly perverted.

God = Jesus.Jesus = love.

His Word is His love letter to us, to the world. So that is where I turn to remind myself what REAL LOVE looks like. To check myself. To see where I’m falling short (and then choose LOVE and grace over shame because I’m not exactly getting an “A+” in this test right now) haha.

To know me is to know I’m real. I dislike “superficial”. I’m always seeking to know and represent Jesus better, to become more like Him, to change where I know I can do better, and to love better overall. And I'm overly aware of how terribly I fall short.

This is my simple tool (the verses in the photo above) to meditate on this week (and beyond)... and not just read or recite them quickly because they are popular or familiar, but to chew on them, 1 line at a time, line by line... and savor them... and actually digest them, so that they are the raw materials (food) I will be built with. We are what we eat ;)

]]>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:47:04 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/healthy-womb-healthy-home-my-interview-with-alisa-keetonIf you have been following me for a while you know how passionate I am about getting free, staying free and passing on the torch of freedom to the next generation – a new generation. I had the honor of recording this podcast at the end of 2017 with Alisa Keeton, founder of Revelation Wellness, about home, heart and womb health.

Each of us has been given the ability to bear life by adding goodness on the earth. So whether or not you are thinking about getting pregnant, have been pregnant or just want to understand how generational patterns of disease can be passed from one person made in God’s image to another, today’s episode will bless you.

Mercy Reign was born Saturday, February 3 at 4:43am by way of C-section after 40 hours of intense, unmedicated labor at home. She was frank breech, 9 pounds, 9 ounces and 23 inches long! Mercy was extra-well done (haha) at 41weeks and 3days, extra-large, extra cozy, folded completely in half, and slightly transverse, likely due to how long she was! This was not the birth story I wanted, it was the birth story God knew we needed.

Zach and I did everything we could to prepare for a home (water) birth, something we both dreamed of having. We prayed. We took A Heavenly Welcome's Kingdom Childbirth Classand the 8 week Mama Natural Online Birth class. We hired an amazing Christian midwife with 29 years experience who thoroughly cared for, educated and encouraged us from 9 weeks pregnant through the "4th trimester". We both read Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirthbook, Hypnobirthing and Supernatural Childbirth. A word on Hypnobirthing for those whose "New Age radar" just went up: Chew on the meat & spit out the "New Age" bones - most of the info on what happens in the woman's body during pregnancy, labor and birth + the breathing techniques in this book were very accurate and helpful though I don't recommend the cd or some of the wierd visualizations. We also watched endless videos of amazing home births, and once we found out she was breech, endless vaginal breech birth videos. I LOVED The Heavenly Welcome Podcast in my last trimester, listening to all the supernatural birth stories/testimonies!!

The Lord specifically instructed me on how to prepare my body before getting pregnant, after He gave me the dream about Mercy. He gave me the words TRUST and DISCIPLINE, and challenged me to get a 1-year chronological Bible to read for 2017 (as of March 2018 I've almost completed it...hahaha...better to finish with grace than become legalistic and ashamed, right?!). I also felt the Lord instruct me to start pilates reformer classes to prepare my structure, as I was just coming off of a serious back injury involving 2 bulged discs and severe muscle spasms. He advised me to lighten my load and work on my adrenal glands/hormones, as my periods had gotten painful and a bit irregular after prolonged high stress. The Lord also nudged me to finally change over the last of my makeup/skincare regimen. I had been using Bare Esscentuals for years and justified that it was "natural enough." I finally took the time to see how EVERYTHING I was using on my face/body ranked on the EWG- Skin Deep App and did my research to find the BEST, most pure and complete cosmetic line once and for all. (I hate changing makeup/searching for new products!) There are hundreds of serious carcinogens, hormone disruptors & other toxins in most makeup/skin care products. I still make my own body butter and anti-aging skin serum, both of which I used (mixed together) for stretch mark prevention throughout the whole pregnancy (and I didn't get a single stretchmark with my 55 extra pounds of Mercy love!!!). I had pages of birth declarations and scriptures (you're welcome to use them) typed up that I meditated on for weeks to keep my mind constantly renewed and excited versus afraid. Aside from those specifics, I was already eating super clean and healthy, teaching Indoor Cycling classes 2 times per week and working a balanced schedule. I took responsibility and trained accordingly, as I knew childbirth was not something to "just wing".

Everything the Lord advised me to do paid off and served its purpose. I had a wonderful pregnancy despite the fact that it was "God's plan" and not our own in the end. Mercy was head down until the middle of third trimester when she flipped. My amazing Chiropractor, who specializes in pregnancy and pediatric care, is who suspected she was breech and referred me out for emergency ultrasound for confirmation on Christmas Eve (35.5 weeks). Praise God for the wise words from a dear friend who reminded me: "Remember, home birth isn't the ultimate goal, a health mommy and baby is". That was Truth I needed to remember for such a time as this. This pregnancy and birth experience took me to another level of surrender and trust, once again reminding me that we are not in control. I so desperately wanted to have this baby naturally at home. I fully believed that God was going to honor "the desires of my heart". My recovery entailed much more than physical healing.

We prayed fervently through the end of my pregnancy and had so many others praying (even fasting for us). We did everything to get her to turn (Webster technique, Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, External Cephalic Version 3 times, inversion exercises from SpinningBabies.com, essential oils, homeopathies to increase my amniotic fluid making more room for baby to move, etc). We were still lead to try to have a home birth instead of cave to C-section immediately since there were zero complications, and I was healthy and low risk through my entire pregnancy. We had to hire Dr. Stuart Fischbein (with Dr. Milo Chavira on call, his backup which is who we ended up with because Dr. Stu was out of town when I went into labor... the plot thickens!) the only Obstetricians in the area who specialize in vaginal breech HOME (or birth center) birth. Sadly, California law will not allow a breech home birth with a midwife any longer (don't get me started on that!). It is pretty much exclusively hospital policy here to force women with breech babies to have a surgical birth and not even allow them to try to deliver naturally. God kept opening doors of hope and possibility.

Something I learned from our amazing and very experienced birth team through this journey: If you are trying to deliver a breech baby vaginally, induction and intervention are major no-no's. (Of course, I'm not a fan of either unless they are truly MEDICALLY NECESSARY anyway. One intervention often quickly leads to a whole cascade of interventions, which can have adverse effects on mommy and baby). Because Mercy could not descend through the birth canal due to her position and size, my contractions never developed a regular pattern into active labor, and I never dilated past 4 cm. I had MANY 10-15 minute, excruciating, back-to-back surges as my uterus did its job to TRY to bring her down. I fought to have her naturally, but it eventually became medically necessary to transfer. My water had been broken for nearly 48 hours.

This was my Garden of Gethsemane.

“...Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” -Matthew 26:39 NKJV

There were some incredibly HOLY moments late in my labor where tears flowed from the depths of my soul. I was able to dance and worship, feeling almost zero pain for a couple hours!! I had a supernatural breakthrough and clearly heard the Lord speaking to me about restoring the family unit, the ancient ruins (Isaiah 61), and the places that have been long devastated through many generations. He spoke to us about making all things new through us, a fresh start, a new and healthy generation, and encouragement that I don't have to be afraid of me or Zach doing the things I witnessed growing up. These have been deep, tormenting and paralyzing fears throughout my life. The Lord "delivered" me as I was delivering my daughter into the world. I was fully surrendered at that point and HOLY is the only way to describe it.

Perhaps if my birth story had been "easy", I would have missed out on the healing that only comes through the kind of pain that brings you to your knees. I could quickly get caught up in grieving and re-living my birth story, wallowing in the emotions and making it an idol. Instead I CHOOSE to simply trust The Lord and thank Him for this baby girl that was worth it all!! After all, I don't "deserve" anything. Anything the Lord gives is a gift of grace in reality.

Ultimately we had our home birth...with a cesarean delivery and a healthy mommy and baby. We did everything we could and therefore, will never have any regrets. In God's mercy and grace, Miss Mercy Reign never once showed any sign of fetal distress through the entire labor or birth or postpartum!! Thank you Jesus!!!

We are in love!!! Mercy is so strong and healthy and BEAUTIFUL and FUN and squishy and delicious!!!! God's MERCY truly REIGNS and we can be grateful His plans are better than ours will ever be!!!

THANK YOU to ALL who have prayed, called, sent cards and gifts, celebrated and journeyed with us!!!

Psalm 136:1 "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER."

FUN FACT: A breech presentation is a variation of normal (like us! haha), not a pregnancy complication. It occurs in 3-4% of pregnancies and no one really knows why. Vaginal delivery is ideal for a low-risk breech baby so long as you have a properly trained birth assistant (OB or Midwife). The real problem is that medical schools are no longer training Doctors how to deliver breech babies, so there is a LOT of fear-mongering around this topic. Just as many, if not more, things can go wrong during C-section delivery of a breech baby if a Doctor isn't properly trained (brachial plexus injuries, etc). It is still wise to avoid a surgical birth whenever possibleunless it is truly medically necessary like mine ultimately was.

]]>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/healthy-pregnancy-a-new-generationMy heart grieves when I hear people say "Girl, you get to eat and do whatever you want! You're pregnant. It's YOUR time." ​Friends, pregnancy IS a precious and sacred time! Pregnancy is an honor! IT'S CERTAINLY A GIFT!! And it sure can be a LOT of FUN! It is also a season where more rest and focus is required. Receive the gift of rest and slow down. Take care of yourself and rearrange your priorities. Let people bless you (it's crazy how excited people get about babies & baby bumps! I had NO IDEA!) It's a season to bask under the shade of God's grace and ponder the MIRACLE of new life! But grace (pregnancy) IS NOT permission to live by the flesh. The consequences can be long-lasting and are simply not worth it. Stay with me... this is a long one, but there's much to understand to see my point. And please remember that while I'm on baby #1, I have been helping people/patients (pre-natal, pregnant, post-natal, children, adults, families...primarily WOMEN of all ages) for over a decade to restore their health. I often work with very challenging cases. It's not difficult to see where the root of the problems are.

Pregnancy is NOT a time to be selfish, neglectful, and disobedient. It is not the time to eat/do whatever we want and justify gluttony and complacency. It's NOT the time to quit exercising unless there's a TRUE medical emergency/necessity. It's also important to take advice from those who specialize in HEALTH care and healthy birth, not from "sick care" providers whose answers tend to be fear-based and lean toward "more intervention." In fact, some good pelvic floor, core, and mild resistance and cardio training are ideal for helping us carry and birth our babies.

EXERCISE IN PREGNANCY

I taught Spin class 2x/week (yes, turning my resistance and intensity down as the Lord has lead me to), walked and stretched until 30 weeks pregnant. I'm 40 weeks pregnant as I revise this today. I did prenatal pilates through most of the 2nd trimester until I pulled an adductor muscle, unrelated to my workouts, and had to shift gears. My body is used to Indoor Cycling (especially because we ride to worship music & God's Word!) so I continued in what felt good for my body and it sure helped. NOTE: I have FREE online Christ-centered Indoor Cycling videos if you are looking for a safe, grace-based, low impact cardio option, and it feels right for YOUR body. To add 25+ pounds to our female frames in a few short months and then persevere through labor requires strength and flexibility to prevent pain & injury, reduce recovery time, and assist with birthing that beautiful baby into the world. MOST women gain even MORE, myself included... I've gained 50 healthy pounds and don't believe I could have done anything different to gain less. I am not ashamed. I have had a wonderful, complication-free pregnancy and my goal is to create and birth a healthy baby to God's glory, NOT to fit into some man-made estimation of what MY body "should" gain. Exercise discernment and seek the Lord on what kind of exercise is best for YOU and YOUR pregnancy, and ask HIM who should be advising you. It is equally important not to over-do it. Over-exercising can be just as detrimental, and if the Lord says REST, you need to rest. If you are hurting or feel "wiped out" after your workouts, you can assume it is too much or not the best movement for YOUR body right now. Walking is one of the best exercises for pregnancy. Stretching (but not over-stretching... I think that's how I strained my adductor. Thanks Relaxin!) is vital. My hips/pelvis let me know around 22 weeks what was working and what wasn't. During the third trimester, the Lord clearly told me to rest more than anything else (keep in mind, I was still working on my feet for about 7 hours straight 2 days/week in my third trimester), and if anything, the Christ-centered dance workouts on RevWell TV felt better than walking. Each week was different, and listening to the Lord over following some "pregnancy program" has proven quite valuable!

Friends, we GET to make human life in our bodies. A baby, a HUMAN LIFE, is made from the raw materials, love and nourishment (physical, emotional AND spiritual) we put into our bodies. Most women are in labor longer than it would take to run a marathon! How long would you set aside to train for a marathon??

It takes work to create, birth and care for a baby. We need to "train" and prepare. It's a sacrificial time. A high responsibility. A time to seek the Lord and be as healthy as possible, NOT so that we can "avoid gaining weight" or "squeeze back into our old jeans postpartum as quickly as possible" and then show off our "hott mom body" on social media. NO! Name of Jesus. Rather we train and care for our temples because we have been ENTRUSTED with the gift of LIFE, of caring for this CHILD OF GOD, hand-made by HIM, placed in our womb, to change the world and be a Light in this dark world. We want to give our children the BEST CHANCE at coming out healthy, alert, whole and thriving. We are the sole care-giver to this baby while it grows in our womb. OUR HEALTH affects baby's health.

PREGNANCY AND NUTRITION

If we have Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, constipation, auto-immune disease, food allergies, hormone imbalances, irregular cycles, chronic fatigue, skin problems, sleep issues or "other random symptoms," INCLUDING (but not limited to) unhealthy thought patterns, childhood trauma, excessive fear or control issues... THIS IS THE EVIDENCE something is not balanced, the liver and gut ARE NOT well, and that, IF POSSIBLE we need help BEFORE we get pregnant. For those who are already pregnant or who get pregnant unexpectedly, you can STILL DO MUCH to improve your health WHILE you are pregnant, we just have to be more strategic. I recommend making an appointment so that you can SAFELY get the most results in the fastest amount of time by having a custom plan written for YOU. Attempting to self-diagnose via the internet and asking friends on social media, buying random products online from people who aren't actually experts in health will drive you crazy and waste a lot of time and money. Most patients that walk in my office have this story these days. Working with a Holistic Doctor and a good midwife is the best pre-natal care you can get. The way I work: After 1 affordable visit in which I spend an average of 1 hour LISTENING to you, praying with you and testing your body, you will know exactly what's going on with YOUR body, exactly what to do about it, what to eat/not eat/take, and you'll leave with a lifestyle and nutrition plan customized specifically for YOU, giving you the best chance at having a wonderful, healthy, SUPERnatural birth experience! It's not that complicated when you know what you're doing. It may surprise most women that half of the patients I test do not need a prenatal or multi-vitamin. Most of them are synthetic/garbage or aren't what your body really "needs." In fact, I bought the "best of the best" prenatals to try for myself, and they ALL made me feel worse. I simply didn't need a 1-size fits all supplement. I needed more support for my thyroid, adrenals and liver and not just a little of everything. My needs (plan) changed every few weeks as my body changed and baby grew :) That's normal.

The Brewer's Diet is a good and reputable site for general pregnancy nutrition questions/recommendations. Again, keep in mind, this is general information, not custom information for the woman who really needs to get well quickly without a bunch of trial and error or guessing before/during pregnancy.

Keep it simple: Every BODY needs real, organic foods, high protein, good fats, lots of greens & veggies, fruit and way less sugar. Lots of water. Real sea salt. Lot of minerals. The specifics from here will depend on the person/patient. Most people will benefit from incorporating raw, fermented foods, as well. There are always exceptions to every "food rule", which is where working with a Holistic Practitioner who specializes in nutrition will greatly help you feel your best, maintain your energy, avoid complications, recover quickly, and grow/carry a full-term, healthy baby!!

NOTE: Throughout this blog you'll see a lot of links to the MamaNatural.com website or AHeavenlyWelcome.com site because these are 2 resources (and the 2 birth courses we chose) that greatly helped us! I see no sense in reinventing the wheel as this is already a reallllly long blog ;)

PREGNANCY & CHIROPRACTIC CARE

If you're having aches and pains, please get in to see a Chiropractor asap (ideally one who specializes in pregnancy) to start getting your pelvis, body and internal chemistry (hormones and emotions) aligned BEFORE the big BIRTH-day. If our pelvis (or spine and other joints) are "twisted" or imbalanced, then the uterine (and other) ligaments are pulling unevenly on the uterus and bones that anchor them. The uterus becomes like a twisted balloon, and the baby no longer has a large, straight shot out of the birth canal. If the sacrum (tailbone) is "stuck" or misaligned, then the sacrum cannot open properly (which is the back side of the birth canal). Bottom line: we want to make sure everything stays aligned and in place and opens/closes properly (as the body grows and changes) so that baby can come out as easily as possible, and at the right time. Don't set yourself up for an episiotomy (which is NOT backed by scientific research, by the way), induction or C-section. Be proactive. Poor posture, weaknesses, imbalances and misalignments are another common cause of the start of the cascade of interventions. Good Chiropractic care will have a SIGNIFICANT and POSITIVE impact on your body's ability to deliver naturally, reduce pain, prevent tearing, reduce pushing, speed up recovery, and keep you calm and strong throughout your pregnancy and recovery. Good Chiropractic care literally has hundreds of other benefits to all the other systems of the body that most peopIe are unaware of. I personally get adjusted at least once a month regularly and now every 1-2 weeks in my third trimester of pregnancy. Baby Mercy will get her 1st adjustment on her BIRTH day since all that twisting and squeezing through the birth canal can cause misalignments to the cranium, TMJ, spinal column, and other bones/joints which affect EVERY other system in the whole body. Interference in these bones causes interference in the development and function of the brain/nervous system, which affects baby's (and all living creatures) ability to latch, breastfeed, digest, rest, sleep, learn, progress, etc. Watch this newborn baby get his 1st adjustment! It's not scary. Again, I implore you... don't listen to gossip, assumptions and fear-based information from people who really don't know what they're talking about. Ask God for more discernment and wisdom. I practice what I preach and it works! ;)

Mommies with known symptoms BEFORE pregnancy are pre-disposed to having miscarriages, complications, extended morning sickness, bed rest, pain with pregnancy, gestational diabetes, C-sections or inductions, a traumatic birth experience and prolonged recovery. They are high risk for falling victim to the cascade of interventions that quickly follows the first intervention. Furthermore, the baby is then pre-disposed to having problems such as food allergies, ear infections, colic, sleep issues, diaper rash, thrush, cradle cap, eczema, and/or reflux (spitting up all the time). All of these "symptoms" simply tell us there is something wrong, there is a "gut problem", and our child is not properly digesting/absorbing their food to grow & thrive as best they could, which all goes on to affect learning, behavior, development, brain function and so much more). Sadly, other symptoms and more detrimental side effects (like ADD, learning or behavior disorders, asthma, anaphylaxis, skin problems, etc) typically won't show up in our kids until several months and years down the road. Furthermore, this tells us that mom likely has symptoms she didn't know what to do with (or ignored) before/during pregnancy. Candida overgrowth and leaky gut (amongst other layers of problems) are SO COMMON now that I am witnessing over and over again why so many kids are sick. We add severe insult to injury by vaccinating these kids, giving them an immune overload that can cause severe, lifelong consequences. If we can properly educate mommies and get them well BEFORE (or even during) pregnancy, we can prevent much of this in the next generation. It is absolutely possible to stop this sick cycle in your family. I am living proof! Regardless of whether it starts with mommy or if the awareness comes through a child being sick/having chronic health issues, you must make some changes in how you approach your health/symptoms. Western Medicine is going to keep medicating you and keep you in the "sick cycle." Take this simple home spit test to see if you or your kids possibly have Candida overgrowth. Are we onto something? If so, you MUST stop taking chemical antibiotics and drugs for infections and illness as much as possible (often starts with kids and ear infections) which are adding insult to injury. There are safe, natural antibiotics and medications that are incredibly effective that do not wipe out all of your good bacteria (probiotics) in the process. Once you learn how to kill infections/support the body without chemicals and prescription drugs, you will find that you rarely, if ever, "need" them. Yes there are times when the benefits of traditional medicine outweight the risks, but is is FAR LESS COMMON than what we are being recommended and scared into believing. Neither Zach (my husband) nor myself has taken a prescription antibiotic in well over a decade. I'm not saying that to "brag", rather to encourage you that God has a better way, a less invasive way that does not do further harm. We are proof that it is true! With traditional antibiotics, you'll VERY LIKELY end up with recurrent infections, a depleted immune system, and a slow and gradual progression into more symptoms and sickness. Kids are now being BORN with Candida overgrowth and leaky gut because so many mommies have this and don't know it. Stay off the internet to avoid false information and confusion (unless God is clearly directing your research), and find a local Holistic Doctor (quickly) who can properly assess you, educate you and get you on track. The proof is in the healing and I see it every day. This is not "wierd," extreme or rocket science. If you're lead to work with ME, I see both local and long-distance patients of all ages. This is not a process you want to navigate on your own. If not handled properly, the process can drag out for years, the yeast will keep growing back and you'll feel like nothing is working long term. There are usually other layers to address and a GOOD, licensed Holistic Doctor or possibly a Clinical Nutritionist (not a "health coach") will know how to help you. As you pray about who is best to help you and your family, you can refer to this blog to help you make some changes. Watch my Dr. Mom 101 videos to start learning natural remedies THAT WORK that you can use to begin helping your family. When something is over your head, be wise, and see your Holistic Doctor instead of driving yourself crazy. You'll learn more and more over time, and eventually you'll need to go to any Doctor less and less :) YAY!!!

HERE'S THE TRUTH

What's in our body DOES pass on to baby, whether it is a toxin (yeast, heavy metals, vaccines, parasites, chemicals, etc), medication, emotional baggage, fear... OR ON THE HEALTHY SIDE: good nutrition, love, peace, security/safety & healthy emotional patterns. I strongly encourage mommies-to-be to get healthy/make an appointment BEFORE getting pregnant (when possible), and then surrendering and trusting God with the timelines for conception. It's worth the wait IF God says "wait" or interrupts your "plan" ;) God directed me to WAIT on Him after He gave Zach and I the desire to have a baby, and IT HAS BEEN WORTH IT. I was coming off of a stressful, busy season. I was exhausted and overwhelmed. My cycles were getting a little irregular. The warning signs were there that I needed some self-care. There were other things to "get in order" since God has not called me to close my practice and become a full-time, stay at home mom (at least not now). I heeded His conviction, asked Him for direction and how to best prepare ...and I waited. This is the verse He gave me at the beginning of 2017 as I sought His lead for my body to refresh and heal and prepare to conceive in HIS time.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength (physical, emotional, spiritual); They shall mount up with wings like eagles (able to soar, endure, be present, stay healthy & sane; prevent unnecessary future problems), They shall run (bear children; raise children; keep up with their children; play; have JOY; ENJOY motherhood) and not be weary (vibrant, healthy, strong, playful, disciplined; persevering), They shall walk (day by day, patient, in step with the Lord) and not faint (crumble under the pressure/fear/work load; not end up medicated, overwhelmed, depressed or sick). *(emphasis = mine)

We actually CAN avoid unnecessary consequences of prolonged morning sickness and nausea, excessive fatigue, miscarriage & infertility (of course I'm only talking about those with all their "parts" still), gestational diabetes, and c-sections. These are typically signs that symptoms were ignored prior to pregnancy. Women with the MTHF-R Gene Mutation, like me, are going to be even more susceptible to morning sickness, nausea and fatigue because they have a genetically compromised liver. We need to be even more proactive about our health, diet and stress so that our babies do not suffer as a result of our choices/lifestyle habits. We can do MUCH to prevent our children from being born with or having colic, cradle cap, reflux, food allergies, asthma, eczema, autism spectrum disorder, ADD, learning disabilities, etc. I realize this will offend or bother some people, but my intention is to bring people HOPE for what IS possible, not to shame or blame. We don't know what we didn't know. But now we know.

Grace and more grace.

My intention is NEVER to cause shame or regret, but to give you HOPE. Hope that YOU CAN CHANGE, whether you want (more) children, are raising children, or have grown children or grandchildren, etc. You have hope to share with others. Hope because there are answers. Hope because God is merciful and gracious and powerful to heal and redeem what the enemy has meant for destruction! I see it happen in my practice every week!! This is HOPE for those who doubt they can get pregnant. Hope because we don't have to suffer as a society as much as we are. If you don't know my story, I was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 24 and told I'd never be able to have kids. LIE. But God... I haven't had "endometriosis" for a long time, and I never had to battle "infertility" in trying to conceive at age 37 (Medical Doctors say I'm HIGH RISK; God says "this is the perfect timing"). I also have 1 of the MTHF-R Gene Mutations working against me (my liver doesn't detoxify properly without a me taking good care of myself on a daily basis >> no wonder I have always felt so sensitive to processed foods, drugs and chemicals!). Yet I've had a wonderful pregnancy with minimal nausea, great energy, good sleep, stable hormones and emotions, and textbook pregnancy measurements/progress! I had mild nausea for about 3-4 weeks and threw up once because I tried to take too many supplements the day the nausea hit... and up came my eggs and breakfast! I've had some hip pain that I mentioned earlier which has been managed through rest, massage, Chiropractic care, stretching, exercise and essential oils/herbs. Yes, God is indeed merciful. God is able to do far above what we ask or imagine, but we must take responsibility for our health and our sin so that we can heal. Obedience matters. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE with God... cuz the Bible says! ;)

Neglecting ourselves before & during pregnancy has consequences to our babies and the next generation. It can lead to years of stress dealing with your own and your children's health problems. It can wreak financial havoc and marital tension that can lead to divorce, division, adultery, abuse, and other unforeseen consequences that are unfair to our children. OUR NEGLECT & UNNECESSARY ILLNESS robs our families and The Church (The Body of Christ) of the blessing of our full potential. Who wants to spend their life sick, running to Doctors, filling prescriptions, fighting with insurance companies, run down and chasing another diagnosis?? How much more short-tempered, angry, irritable & depressed are we when we "just don't feel good." How is this affecting our witness of Christ to this broken world?...and to our kids?...our families?...our friends? It's exhausting trying to change our own lifestyle habits & our children's diets once poor habits have set in, BUT it's never too late! Don't let that discourage or stop you if that's where you are starting. I work with families and help them make healthy changes every day. Ideally, we get well before the next pregnancy.... proactive & intentional (again, if possible). Prepared. Trained. HEALTHY >> so we can enjoy the moment & bond with our baby instead of spending 9-10 months sick, miserable, depressed, medicated, overwhelmed & completely exhausted before baby even arrives. If you have already had all your children, but they are sick... Grace! You simply take the next step in the right direction. Ask the Lord where to begin. If you are lead to work with me, we will find a plan that works for your family. YOU CAN CHANGE and YOUR BODY CAN HEAL!!!

So much of this is the result of us not being informed as to how to properly care for our temples. Most of the traditional information and training and education and beliefs about childbirth and pregnancy are fear-based and not rooted in Truth or HOPE. Even much of the nutritional advice, books, apps and other resources are full of garbage, lies & fear. Anyone can put anything on the internet. We must learn to sift everything through the hand of God. The 2 BEST, Christ-centered resources I would recommend to every pregnant woman are: The book, Supernatural Childbirth and A Heavenly Welcome Online Birth Course. These are also ideal for the mommy-to-be who wants a do-over on her next pregnancy and birth.

Childbirth has become big business, man-made, mechanical and treated like a disease. This is NOT God's plan. Childbirth is every bit physical, emotional AND Spiritual. We were designed to carry & deliver babies (not plan their due dates for our convenience and have them cut out of our bodies because it's more convenient for us or our Doctor or because we are afraid of the pain or because we are 2 days past our due date. What??) Ultrasounds are a blessing for us to be able to take a look inside (WHEN medically necessary) to make sure everything is ok. However, they were never intended to be used (abused) routinely at every pre-natal visit or for our viewing pleasures, especially not the new 3D and 4D Ultrasounds, which are purely for pleasure and not "diagnostic". These are not good for our fragile, developing babies. They are big money for Doctors who make us think we "need them" every visit, and it's easy to say YES when insurance covers it and we (understandably) can't wait to "see" our growing babies. Again, hear me, praise God for them WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY.

My (bold) questions are these: How many are really "necessary"? Has anyone ever even mentioned to you that doing multiple ultrasounds during pregnancy has risks, and is even thought to be linked to autism, developmental issues, etc? If you knew the risks would you still do it? And is our impatience to "see" everything ahead of time really worth the potential risk? Each of us has to pray and decide that for ourselves. It's not for me. I've posted more info at the bottom of this blog on this topic.

Now before someone gets offended, I am aware and grateful that there is a time and place for emergency C-sections and Ultrasounds. Praise God for them (WHEN medically necessary)! But much of what leads to a high risk pregnancy or emergency CAN BE PREVENTED if we are patient, properly educated and encouraged. We must prepare and learn what proper pre-natal care is and what a healthy (not a typical) pregnancy and birth looks like. We MUST learn to walk by faith and trust God above all else in more areas. Fear & hospital birthing are 2 of the biggest inhibitors to a natural, unmedicated, vaginal birth. Did you know: The most common major surgery performed in the U.S isn’t to remove an appendix or replace a knee anymore. It’s to deliver babies by C-section. Approximately 1 out of every 3 babies born in the US is now born via C-section (Born surgically!)This is so sad and so unnecessary. A C-section and multiple ultrasounds are easy to justify when insurance covers it, your Doctor promotes it, your friends are doing it, and you think it's the easier (safer) way to go. But it's not safer. Please, ladies. Wake up. Get informed. We are hurting our bodies, our children and the next generation. There is so much to learn about how enjoyable & simple childbirth CAN BE. There is a better way, the narrow way (literally...haha), the way that leads to more abundant life. God made our bodies to create & birth life!! FEAR is robbing us of our God-given abilities and supernatural birth stories.

We have NOT been taught to seek God first before letting our insurance or Doctors dictate our healthcare decisions, or before letting fear convince us we "can't" do this or that. God provides! Are we seeking GOD before reading this book or that blog or taking this class or listening to that friend? We are taking advice from people who don't have the experience we desire for our pregnancy and childbirth. We hold onto stories of fear and trauma, and then other people's baggage & realities become the LIES we believe. This all passes into the womb, onto our kids and into our parenting, and then it becomes our childrens' stories. God is ultimately in control, but there IS MUCH that we are given control of. We can do better, friends.

THERE IS SO MUCH HOPE

Sisters, we are not our friends. We are not our parents. We are not our last birth experience. We are not motivated by fear. We are not the lies we have believed. A baby doesn't complete us and a baby won't save a marriage.

WE ARE a clean slate, a new generation, a new story, a new creation in Christ, daughters of the MOST HIGH GOD (the God of peace, power & miracles). We are forgiven, teachable, redeemed, and unconditionally LOVED by a GOOD FATHER who knows how to parent US and our children and lead us perfectly. We CAN birth our children naturally and with much less pain. We are not afraid of pain for pain itself births so much healing and goodness as we work THROUGH it instead of constantly trying to avoid it. We cannot avoid pain in this life. The FEAR of pain is a place God wants to heal in us. In the moment of labor & delivery, we surrender to the process, let go of ALL fear so our body (uterus, cervix, vagina, perineum) can relax and naturally expel our baby, letting the story unfold, as long as it takes, according to God's will. (C-sections are there in case of emergency. We don't need to panic).

I do strongly recommend sitting with the Lord and asking the Lord if there's anything He wants to teach you. Ask Him who should be in the room when you are giving birth (regardless of WHERE you are giving birth). ANYONE who brings up fear of any sort can inhibit labor & your desires for a natural (vaginal), unmedicated birth. If you feel strongly about delivering in a hospital, then pray about hiring a doula as your natural birth advocate. We live in a culture of extreme FEAR. Fear causes three physical, detrimental reactions in the body―tightening of the muscles, reduced blood flow to the birthing muscles, and the release of certain hormones―which increase the pain and discomfort of childbirth. Being properly educated, supported and prepared will significantly help you achieve the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable birth possible, even in a hospital setting.

Also beware that the term "natural birth" is being misused, so ask the right questions to the right people and seriously consider working with a midwife (I am using a midwife vs Ob/Gyn and have loved every second of it!) if you truly desire a NATURAL, UNMEDICATED BIRTH WITHOUT INTERVENTIONS, a home birth or a birth center birth. Many women claim to have natural births simply because they have a vaginal birth, yet it's a vaginal birth with a whole slew of interventions, including epidurals. That's... not... natural. What has happened to our common sense? One naive intervention on a scared, misinformed or unprepared mother's part can QUICKLY turn into a cascade of interventions you never wanted that can wreak havoc on you and your baby, sometimes for the long haul. With the rate of c-section births in the U.S. being MORE THAN DOUBLE the “medically necessary” target of 10 percent to 15 percent that WHO says is ideal & safe, I personally wanted to stay as far away from a hospital as possible. This is the highest percentage in history and apparently the statistics are even worse here in Orange County, CA! Furthermore, infant and mother mortality rates have NOT improved with these statistics. My midwife has delivered well over 2000 babies and has had to transfer only about 5% of those women to the hospital. And of those, only about 1% had to have c-sections. This is what the statistics SHOULD look like. Statistically birth center and home births are safer than a hospital birth. Pray, do your research and talk to women who have amazing birth stories.... then decide what's best for YOU.

Something has gone seriously wrong. Our culture teaches women to fear birth as a painful and traumatic experience. We are RUSHING something that should not be rushed, often pushing when we need to be relaxing, and panicking over things that don't call for an "emergency". The medical (business) model of childbirth is pushing us to become selfish (yes, I said it) and afraid, and we're being pressured to control everything that happens to us. This is not freedom. This bondage to fear and control is NOT God's best for us or the next generation. Women are being taught to plan everything ahead of time and to intervene and panic when things don't go perfectly according to someone else's agenda/timeline. We are leaving no room to wait, walk by faith and let God's perfect timing and plan unfold. We are being robbed of great JOY and peace. We are being robbed of beautiful birth stories. Childbirth is a great time to "exercise" patience and faith. After all, we're going to need it as we transition into the next season of motherhood, right?! :)

Every woman, every baby, and every birth story is different and it should be.Trust God.Trust your body, His amazing creation.YOU CAN have an amazing birth story & experience!

*Don't let the word "HYPNObirthing" scare you. As with ANYTHING, chew on the meat & spit out the bones. I am not at all confused or dappling in New Age. A lot of info in this book is incredibly helpful, especially understanding how the pregnant/birthing body works & the breathing techniques. I skipped over most of the visualizations & did not find the CD helpful ;)

**We paid less for these 2 Online Birth Courses than we would have paid for 1 local, specific technique course (like Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing, etc). We felt totally prepared, encouraged & informed in all areas of pregnancy, childbirth AND post-partum, not limited to 1 technique. Neither course is fear-based, whereas most hospital courses are.

A (growing) LIST OF THINGS TO CONSIDER/PRAY ABOUT PREGNANCY/CHILDBIRTH:

If you're being told you HAVE to have a C-section, FIRST find out if that's actually true utilizing the resources in this blog and praying. Get a second opinion from a trusted natural mama or midwife, someone who won't be "gaining" convenience or financial reward from you having surgery.

There ARE times when C-section is medically necessary (such as placentia previa, etc), in which case you can still opt for the healthier version of surgery. Check out this article on Gentle Cesarean and know what your options are. Then do your research to find the best hospital to accommodate YOUR birth plan and desires. Midwife vs Medical Doctor (Obstetrician):

Midwives are specialists in (healthy, low-risk) pregnancy and giving birth with the role of looking after a pregnant woman and her baby during pregnancy, labor, birth and for a time, post-natally. The care and education you receive working with a midwife is so special and personal. They serve as an advocate FOR you, respecting YOUR desires, YOUR birth plan, and YOUR beliefs surrounding NATURAL CHILD BIRTH. They are licensed practitioners and beyond qualified to help women birth their babies naturally. They support the belief that less intervention is best, allowing you to birth in peace, without fear, without pressure and surrounded by lots of love and encouragement. They are also equipped for trauma, stitches, etc and know when to transfer a woman to the hospital in special circumstances. Since anyone can find an OBGYN or deliver in a hospital, I want to educate you more on the alternatives and the benefits of choosing a midwife. Perhaps you'll be inspired to consider giving birth at home or in a birthing center vs a hospital. Here's a link to my midwife's FAQ's page to help you.

Personally, we made the switch from Health Insurance to (Christian) Medical Sharing in 2014. Zach and I are both self-employed and could not justify paying $700+/month for 2 healthy mid-30's adults to have insurance that doesn't cover real health care. We only use traditional health care in the case of an ER visits or trauma. We switched to Medi-Share (but after baby will likely switch to one that covers more alternative health care like Acupuncture, Chiropractic care & Supplements) and have never looked back. We pay less than $200/month and CHOOSE how we want to INVEST in our health. We CHOOSE to carry a high deductible that won't "sink us" in the case of a major health tragedy but at a risk level we are comfortable with. We can get our monthly Chiropractic adjustments, Acupuncture as needed, all our supplements and even pre-natal massage as needed for less than what we HAVE to pay for full coverage insurance we don't use. We don't waste money on alcohol or junk food anymore, so it is more affordable to buy organic, healthy foods (though we still try to be frugal with our spending). We can save the rest (now it's being applied to our home birth... yay!). For my pregnancy we KNEW we wanted to do a home water birth, so we are paying the discounted, out-of-pocket, cash price for that (still less annually than what we would have paid for insurance!). All pre-natal labs are included in the $5400 midwifery fee, Ultrasound is not. When you pay out-of-pocket, you see how much is "covered by insurance" that is not really necessary, and how the traditional health care system is so abused and confused. You THINK about every decision you make when you SEE the money come out of your bank account. We will meet our "deductible" with the pre-natal expenses this year, so if anything unexpected comes up (or for some reason I did have to get transferred to a hospital during child birth or otherwise) all those expenses will be covered at 100%. This is what works for OUR FAMILY because we choose to take responsibility for our health, use natural medicine, and don't run to Doctors quickly. We have been proactive for many years.

Typically, families with traditional insurance will choose whatever is covered by their plan. I get it. I would simply encourage you to get informed and educated and hire a doula to help you and advocate for you if you will deliver in the hospital. It is still possible to have a healthy, enjoyable, natural birth in a hospital setting, but you may have to fight for it. You may need to ask trusted friend WHICH hospital is best. You'll want a birth plan. You'll want to know how to best prepare. You'll want to know the different pressures you will likely face.

I personally want to enjoy every second of this once in a lifetime experience. We want the freedom to make certain decisions ahead of time (such as: knowing my midwife WELL & knowing SHE will be the one at my birth with another certified birth assistant/midwife, no vaccines, no Vitamin K shot, no Hepatitis B shot, no antibiotics, no chemical induction or drugs, no epidural, no early cord clamping, freedom to choose my birthing position, freedom to use herbs & essential oils & flower remedies as needed, freedom to use the birthing tub, freedom to be patient/breathe without fear/pressures for C-section, freedom to snuggle our baby immediately and welcome her in a loving, peaceful environment and then remain in the comfort of my own home, freedom to play worship music & read scripture cards, freedom to open the windows, eat healthy, drink, etc etc). Statistically, home birthing is safer and healthier (facts you won't get from the hospital, Doctors, or traditional western medicine). Bottom line >> Be informed about your rights, your options, and God's ability to provide for you and your family!

Did you know that there are risks to having routine ultrasounds, 3D/4D ultrasounds and excessive doppler heartbeat checks?? The rule of thumb is the less intervention, the better. They should ONLY be used when medically necessary. Ultrasounds are supposed to be DIAGNOSTIC tests, not a photo booth for the fetus each month. We are abusing these privelages (we need to train PATIENCE, a fruit of the Spirit, and FAITH) and our children are likely suffering for it. Even the FDA (shocker) warns AGAINST 3D & 4D screenings. Here is a great article that thoroughly covers this topic.

(Delayed) Umbilical Cord Clamping:

Traditionally (especially in the hospital), the cord is cut immediately. It is ideal to WAIT until the cord quits pulsing (20-30min, sometimes more!) before clamping/cutting the umbilical cord. There is vital nutrition, rich blood, stem cells and immunity that come from NOT rushing the birth process. Again, patience. This makes a HUGE impact on baby's future health, further eliminating any need for Vitamin K shots/drops and other "medical intervention". Many hospitals will not allow you this privelage, especially not with a C-section.

Vaccines:

Read my blog called: Educate before you vaccinate. There is a growing list of resources at the bottom of the blog for you to do your own research.

Watch the informative (not fear-based) 9-part docu-series called Vaccines Revealed. From here you can get many other resources, as well.

Vernix:

God's lotion! This is the cheesy white stuff that covers your baby's skin at birth. Try to prevent your support team from wiping it off. Instead, rub it in and don't bathe baby for a few days...or over a week!

Vitamin K & Delayed Circumcision:

Regarding Vitamin K, we personally will NOT do this (and wouldn't even if we were having a boy). Babies are not supposed to have high Vitamin K levels the day they are born. It's NORMAL. Their levels actually peak on Day 8 as they develop and get good nutrition from mommy's perfect food, breast milk. Isn't it interesting that God told Abraham to circumcise all newborn males on the 8th day?? Genesis 17:12 "From generation to generation, every male child must be circumcised on the eighth day after his birth." Interesting eh?

Check out this blog I found that co-references scripture with science! And for the record, if we ever have a baby boy and decide to circumcise (my husband gets the final say on that decision- ha!), we would still wait until Day 8. Typically, you can find a Doctor's office or Rabbi to do it.

Mega-dosing babies with Vitamin K (which is NOT a vitamin, by the way >> Learn more & see ingredients in the Vitamin K shot) is dangerous and illogical. Oral Vitamin K is safer, yes, but in my opinion (IMO) still unnecessary and risky (I simply ask God to give me wisdom because you'll find arguments & "research" these days to match anything you want to believe). IMO, the benefits DO NOT outweigh the risks. I plan to intentionally eat Vitamin K-rich foods and drink Nettle tea in my last month of pregnancy (we should be eating these regularly anyway).

My opinion: The further we have gotten from taking responsibility for our own health, refusing to see our own sin, getting good sleep, eating real, organic foods, and eating PLENTY of servings of produce each day (some people get none), the more we are seeing serious chronic health issues and gut problems. We are passing false information, bad habits, fear and illness on to the next generation. Thus, our children and grandchildren are suffering for it. The Body of Christ is suffering (unnecessarily). Western Medicine sees the "symptom" and makes another medical intervention and drug for it instead of educating and encouraging people, never getting to the root of the problem. Thus, there will be no "cure". Medical research also fails to include Biblical, foundational Truth. When it comes to health and "health care", we tend to follow the world's ways blindly without question, uninformed of the risks involved. Does intervening with pregnancy as much as we are and injecting a NEWBORN baby with all these drugs and vaccines really make sense? Does it feel natural? Are we really healthier as a society as a result? (I'll answer that...NO! In fact, we are worse). We have some serious health crises on our hands.

Please pray about this... and make sure you cast down ALL FEAR and pride ;) Lord, help us. Teach us. Lead us. In Jesus name. Amen.

MERCY REIGN. God has already used this baby girl to bring so much healing, revelation and joy to Zach and I. GOD'S MERCY (kindness & compassion) is a promise to all of us!! We get another chance, whether you are pregnant, desire to be pregnant, are a mom already raising her children or a grandmother, OR a female friend who speaks life & Truth (that's all of us!). YOU are a mouthpiece of HOPE & TRUTH for your family and other women! Praying blessings and Truth over all of you and for a healthy new generation, in Jesus name!!

Check out a podcast I had the honor of recording with Alisa Keeton, founder of the Faith-based Fitness Ministry: Revelation Wellness (available on Podbean App or itunes). The RevWell Instructor Training Program changed my life & played a HUGE role in my freedom, which ultimately lead to me saying YES to God's will & bringing children into this world! What blessings we would have missed out on had I stayed "stuck" in my sin and fear and pride. I'm still a work in progress, but I can certainly share what I have learned and what God has redeemed thus far!

4 year old Sirena took a turn for the worst around age 2. I started working with her at age 4.5. In just 3 months she is significantly better, no longer considered "autistic"! This family's life has been forever changed!

Listen, share & give hope to other families who have been affected by this "plague" called vaccine injury.

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If you're being honest with yourself, are you growing weary, frustrated or confused??

Have you lost hope??

Is there any, teeny possible chance that your quest to "self-help" could be rooted in pride or fear??

#1 PLEASE, take a deep breath and read this through to the end. *WARNING: Put your Holy armor on and cast off any Spirit of offense ;)

#2 And PLEASE, in Jesus name, stop. Breathe. Pray. ASK yourself, have you actually invited the Lord whole-heartedly into your "research" or quest for healing and answers? Pause. Stop trying to self-diagnose on the internet, stop buying random products from friends on social media, stop driving yourself crazy, stop striving... what I'm seeing & witnessing is madness. It's is a trap. We have taken Satan's bait.

The enemy has SO MANY PEOPLE CONFUSED, DISTRACTED & STRIVING.

Anyone can post anything online. You can't "unsee" or "unread" those things that we are obsessively researching, many of which aren't true, aren't accurate, are NOT Spirit lead, don't apply to us, have a hidden agenda, or are rooted in fear or pride or selfish ambition.

This story is becoming WAY TOO COMMON. So many patients walk into their appointments hopeless, exhausted, confused, broke and broken... Often they come in with BAGS full of supplements (or meds) they've tried or been "recommended" (and they're still sick). Everywhere I go people have health questions. People are desperate, deceived & confused.

It grieves my heart. I cry for this world. I cry for people who are stuck in this trap. I cry for the bondage I see people in and the things they are blindly defending or doing or obsessing over that keep them in bondage.

People end up spending WAY MORE money & time desperately researching online and listening to (or following) random fitness "gurus"/friends/health coaches/bloggers/network marketers who really don't know what they're talking about, only to end up with minimal results, never truly healing or getting to the real root(s) of the problem. A "fitness expert" or health coach (for example) may offer a wealth of "healthy info" but are not qualified to truly diagnose, get to the root of the problem, or manage major health problems. Sure, you can make some lifestyle changes in the right direction, but it's still only a stepping stone for most people, that can ultimately prolong the process and cost MORE MONEY if you really need professional help to know what YOUR body needs.

How can you know what is CAUSING your symptoms? You need to know what YOUR BODY is allergic to, deficient in, what organs are weak, WHAT Toxins are hiding in YOUR body & exactly WHAT diet, product & dosage YOUR body needs to heal. This is what I do everyday and people are getting well. Like, miraculously better! And it's not rocket science. At the same time, there's not some "one size fits all" protocol for every diagnosis that you can just look up online or text someone to get the answer to. Random health advice can't answer these questions (and many more), which are vital to healing. Supplements and drugs can't fix emotional and Spiritual problems. It's often more than just a change of diet. Furthermore, if you follow/listen to "experts" who deny Jesus as Lord or who ignore the heart issues (emotional, spiritual), then you'll stay trapped trying to medicate or supplement or diet away problems that cannot be healed in that way, only to fester and get worse behind the scenes the longer they linger... leading to more "random symptoms" (aka: diagnoses) & fear. If you keep getting tests or even running to Doctors that don't answer the right questions (like most bloodwork and most of what you'll find in Western Medicine), you can't get well. It's a trap.

I need to make a bold statement:Pride, fear & the idolatry of "knowledge" (researching everything to death... becoming self glorified "experts") are not leading us to more wholeness, Truth & freedom.

Are we seeking FIRST the Kingdom of God in our pursuit of wellness & weight loss??

Remember: "my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” - Jesus (Matthew 11:30)

I'm constantly witnessing 2 extremes: OBSESSION vs NEGLECT

NEGLECT: The person who refuses to change (their diet or habits) or repent from a certain sin (something that's mastering them), spinning their wheels in the viscous cycle of denial, deception and lack of discipline. No matter how much other people can see the cause of their sickness, they are stuck in NEGLECT. Most of been here at one time or another... and what we don't see is that we are literally quenching the Spirit in our own lives and therefore, in the Body of Christ (see verse below). The consequence of gluttony is a HEAVY BURDEN to carry.

Food (or fill in the blank) has become our "god".

OBSESSION: The person who has become obsessive, bound by fear (of food, of Doctors, of God not providing, of gaining a pound, of aging, etc) and they refuse to get the help they need, controlling everything that goes into their body, perhaps obsessively working out, over-investing in the "outer appearance" (as my friend, Alisa Keeton, once said... "the prison of pretty") yet still so sick and tormented on the inside.

Our body (or beauty) has become our "god". >> THIS is a HEAVY BURDEN to carry.

Proverbs 15:12 "Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise."

Proverbs 19:20 "Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise."

Romans 12:4-5 "Just as our bodies have many parts and each part (each one of us!) has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all BELONG TO EACH OTHER." (emphasis mine)

Neither one of these people is free.Freedom is neither religion nor rebellion, vanity nor vileness, obsession nor neglect.

A perfect body, better looks and perfect before/after photos will never satisfy."Beauty is fleeting" -Proverbs 31:30

FREEDOM IS FOUND IN CHRIST ALONE. Jesus must be allowed to take His rightful place back on the throne of our hearts, where He can refresh us with Truth and grace and power. REPENTANCE is the secret to putting everything back in order :) All these other "gods" will be forced to step down, the scales are removed from our eyes, and we begin to see clearly what's been keeping us sick, while experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Through repentance and a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit, we see the FRUIT of the Spirit....self control (discipline) start to manifest in our lives and we step back on that narrow path! This is FREEDOM! God's strength vs our own strength. WISDOM from Heaven vs "more research & knowledge". It's supernatural!!!

SO let's wrap this up...WHEN we research (yes, there's a time & place) we MUST put our armor on. WE MUST sift what we are reading through God's Word and His hands. Don't let everything you read take root in your mind & heart. Exercise discernment, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused... then something is amiss. Stop researching & start praying. Then WAIT on the Lord.

IN JESUS NAME, WE MUST QUIT MAKING IMPULSIVE DECISIONS BASED ON FEAR.

Get offline.

Unfollow those who tempt, stumble, confuse or motivate through fear/pride.

PRAY. (Earnestly & humbly) and pray some more.

Ask God where to begin/go. Who should help YOU? *God. Will. Confirm.

If you're lead to get real help, find a good Holistic Doctor to help you. Internet research cannot replace the decade of professional education, the years of clinical experience, and (hopefully) the gifting God has given "good Doctors" to easily be able to help you. This is what I/we do every day. If God is leading you... YOU CAN TRUST THE PROCESS. One visit will clear up SO MUCH CONFUSION & help you understand YOUR body. You'll have accountability, comfort & clear direction. It's quite simple. (Yes, you will need more than that initial visit to ultimately stay on track, and the frequency and duration will look different for each patient.)

Drugs aren't going to FIX your problem.

More bloodwork is OFTEN not necessary.

Essential oils are AMAZING (I use them myself & with patients), but ALONE they aren't going to FIX you.

HEALTH is not "1 size fits all" & never will be. The proper diet for you isn't in some book or program AND it will change as your body changes.

EVERY PATIENT'S TREATMENT PLAN and DIET LOOKS DIFFERENT because it is customized for YOU, your body, your diagnosis, your needs...

There is HOPE. This is what I do every day. I'm not confused or spending endless hours researching. I spend more time in God's word than obsessing over MORE education (foolish to the world; wisdom in GOD'S eyes). Many people are getting their hope and health restored & it's not rocket science. He has gifted certain people to help His people. By following His lead, you will avoid "the wolves". God has a better way friends :)

Proverbs 1:7 "The FEAR OF THE LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Yes, it will take faith ;) Yes you will have to die to yourself a little bit more. It's usually pretty humbling ;)

​Optional: Can add 1 drop Frankincense essential oil to this mix if you like (if you're getting really sick) OR substitute Frankincense for the Oregano essential oil.

Add all ingredients to small glass or glass/metal medicine cup and drink 3-4 times per day (with meals), as needed for sickness, allergies, or cold/flu prevention. Stop if it bothers your stomach.

NOTES: Oregano essential oil is HOT. It can burn your lips or skin. Be careful not to let it touch your lips if possible. For adults, start with 1 drop oregano oil until you see how you tolerate this.

*Do not give this to children.

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On 7/23/17 we found out that Baby G was a Baby GIRL!!!

Mercy Reign Grimm

​Zach & I weren't sure we wanted kids. At 37 you can imagine how many comments & questions (and even rumors) there has been as to WHY we don't have kids yet. We trusted if kids were God's plan for us that He would change our hearts & prepare us, in HIS time. My prayer was simply this: "God if you desire us to have children, then put the desire on BOTH our hearts... AND... will you inspire Zach to ask me for a baby?" God was not tapping His watch and rolling His eyes at us ;) God had us focused on our own personal growth & healing & strengthening our marriage BEFORE bringing kids into this crazy world. There's been A LOT to overcome if you know our story ;)

Well, God answered both prayers! Last July I held my friend's newborn baby and I loved it!! Then, I had a dream (yes, again). God planted a strong & sudden desire in my heart to have a baby. In the dream, He told me it would be a girl and He gave me her name (Mercy Reign). I woke with a strong desire to have a baby! Within a short time, Zach started talking about wanting kids! We were surrendered to His plans & His timing.

When I was 24, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I was told I would likely never be able to have kids. (I NEVER BELIEVED THEM!) My Doctor pushed for a hysterectomy OR a "minor surgery" to "clip" my sacral nerves (so I couldn't feel my uterus/pain... which would also cut off "function" to my uterus!) The other option was to take Leupron which would immediately put my body into menopause. What?! Ironically I worked for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in St. Louis, MO at the same time making this exact drug. I KNEW what went into it. I said no! I was not saved and knew little about health back then, but I KNEW something had to have CAUSED this endometriosis. I knew there had to be a better answer. I opted for birth control pills (the lesser evil at the time) and made some drastic changes. This was a turning point in my life. This is when I quit working in the Pharmaceutical Industry and made the terrifying decision to go back to school and get my Doctorate. I was determined to "fix myself." THIS is ultimately how I got saved (moving to Nashville after graduation... still desperate & broken)... and what God used to launch me onto a journey of health, wholeness & freedom I never knew was possible! Obviously there are hours of testimony between then and now... ​SO...fast forward to last Fall 2016, after the dream. I was coming off of an insanely busy & stressful season. I could tell my body needed a "reset" before trying to get pregnant. Wisdom said: WAIT on the Lord. It was so worth it. My periods were suddenly all over the place. I was overwhelmed and exhausted. The stress of the 2 years prior had taken their toll on my body. Making and having a baby is serious business and CAN BE an enjoyable, healthy, nearly painless experience if we "train" properly for it. Most misacrriages and infertility are preventable. So I spent last fall getting acupuncture, cleansing, resting and letting my hormones re-balance (as the Lord lead). We thought we were ready in November...and the Spiritual war began! NOVEMBER: Zach got heavy metal poisoning at work from soldering old cast iron pipes. Not good for making a baby and birth defects! DECEMBER (ovulation time again): I bulged 2 discs in my back with severe muscle sprain. Had to close my office for 3 weeks! Not possible to make a baby ;) JANUARY: Still recovering from back injury. (Still not God's timing) FEBRUARY: God confirms I'm supposed to open a new office & provides the space! (But God! I thought you wanted us to have a baby! Are you SURE I should be opening a new office??? Shouldn't I stay home & keep it simple???) ...Questioning God...Busy....More warfare...Shift of focus (temporarily)... Still not pregnant... MARCH: all focus is on opening new office. BUSY again. More warfare! Ovulation seems to come & go at the worst times! ...still not pregnant. Trusting. Doubting. Trusting. Doubting. APRIL: Still getting settled in new office... actually got to "try" to get pregnant...more warfare...but still not God's timing.

Now, I must say, if I were the devil and knew someone was going to bring a little God-fearing warrior into this world....I'D TRY TO STOP THEM, TOO!!! But God...Satan and these "obstacles" were simply tools that GOD ALLOWED to get us where God wanted us and were all part of God's perfect time, order and plan.MAY: Mercy Reign Grimm was conceived!!! God's perfect timing. He gave us what we didn't deserve (Mercy). We both abused sex, our bodies and our "worldly freedom" to take care of the consequences of our past sin. I used to advocate for "women's rights" and abortion. BUT GOD...He is merciful and faithful. Even in my sin and ignorance, He gave me the wisdom to say no to a hysterectomy over 13 years ago for such a time as this. We never had to battle infertility. We simply had to be patient to wait on His timing. A January baby is perfect for us. We are so humbled and excited about being Mercy's parents and give all glory to our good God!! His love and grace never run out. He has given us beauty for ashes and redeemed all that the enemy meant for destruction!!! ​

"You are blessed because BECAUSE YOU BELIEVED that the Lord would do what He said"​-Luke 1:45 NLT

]]>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 04:45:39 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/food-for-thoughtWhen we bring a healthy dish to an event or party or serve dinner for friends...why do we feel the need to explain ourselves and warn everyone that what we will be serving or bringing will be "healthy"? Shouldn't we all regard our bodies as a gift from God? The Bible says our bodies are NOT our own. We don't get to do whatever we want whenever we want. Jesus gave it all so we could be free....but we don't use our freedom to destroy our freedom. We don't indulge in the daily lusts of the flesh and live without discipline, only to destroy our health and then chase our symptoms with medications and surgery. For me, fueling my body with real food is just a way of life. It's not a diet. I'm not obsessed with my body. I eat to fuel my temple so that I can feel well, love people well and do my Calling with joy & passion! I live a disciplined life (not perfect life), not giving in to my flesh with every craving and desire, so that I am constantly training yielding to the Spirit, not my flesh. I want to be a good example of God's Word in word AND action. 1 Corinthians 9:27 "I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified." The reality is, when I'm (we're) not eating well & not feeling well, I'm (we're) short-tempered, lethargic, critical, cranky, foggy and operating in less joy & kindness. Many are medicated. We have less to give. We are setting a bad example for the next generation or the people we are entrusted to lead. We are quenching the Spirit. Of course it is OK to find pleasure in food, but we do not abuse the privilege of food. REAL FOOD is delicious!! REAL FOOD is medicine and life. DEAD FOOD & FAKE FOOD are slow death, inflammation & chronic illness. Real food is energy (coffee is a stimulant, not energy). We are not only selling ourselves short and suffering unnecessary consequences, but selling the Body of Christ and our families short. I believe God has a great exchange He wants to make with us when we are willing to lay down the "lusts of the flesh". Of all the changes I needed to make in my diet/lifestyle for my health to be restored over the years, God has given me far more in Heavenly rewards! I am not "missing out." I love food... REAL FOOD. But it is not my God.

When we're around people who care nothing about what they put into their bodies, do they feel the need to explain and warn that everything that will be served will be genetically modified, loaded with sugar, preservatives, gluten, soy, dairy, food dyes, pesticides, and other unknown chemicals labeled as "food." NO. Don't be stumbled by another's lack of discipline. Turn the tables. Just eat/bring your healthy dishes to parties. Don't be a food snob. Don't make a scene. Don't shame others. Don't mock those who are not sharing the same convictions. Rather...YOU be the pioneer. YOU be the encourager. YOU be the (gracious) Leader. YOU be the example of discipline and self-control. YOU be the example of health and transformation. Show excitement about how delicious it is, what you're learning and how your body, heart and mind are changing! Eat. Enjoy seconds (or thirds!). Stop complaining. Stop "dieting". Stop jumping on the next "lose weight fast" bandwagon. Stop counting calories. It's fleeting! Just eat real food. If God leads, get help. If you're on a specific plan with me because you're on the road to recovery, focus on what you CAN EAT, not what you are fasting from. Be free. Lean on the Lord for strength and perseverance. If someone is offended that you won't eat "their food" yet God has put a conviction on YOUR heart to start walking in discipline and caring for YOUR temple so YOU can serve long and well... then THEIR OFFENSE is THEIR STUFF. You please God, not man. Always exercise grace and receive God's grace when YOU slip. Likewise, exercise boundaries, discipline and discernment. I hear of so many people compromising in the arena of (food & drink) discipline because of people-pleasing or "lusts of the flesh". Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. REST in God's power. Stop striving. Stop worrying. Stop. Rest. Breathe. Ask God for a fresh filling or baptism of the Holy Spirit. Walk in power. One day at a time. Ask HIM what the first step is. Do not obsess over food or your body. Learn to see it as a gift, the temple where God resides and the vessel by which you get to be an example of Jesus to a broken world... YOU....the ONLY BIBLE that many will ever read. What we do with our body matters!! What we feed it matters. How we love and live matters. We live in a gluttonous culture. The majority of people (yes, MANY Christians...) indulge in the flesh, especially when it comes to food and drink... and our health care system, our health globally, our children, our marriages, and The Body of Christ are suffering as a result. WE can be the change. Stop living to eat and EAT TO LIVE. Devour God's Word more than you devour anything else. Nothing is sweeter than Jesus.

Today is a new day. REST in His grace!! ​]]>Wed, 17 May 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/mthfr-gene-mutation-50-of-americans-95-of-autistic-peopleApproximately 50% of Americans & 95% of Autistic (or Spectrum disorder) people have an MTHF-R genetic mutation. A person with this genetic mutation cannot produce the enzyme called Methyl Tetra Hydrate Folate Reductase (or MTHF-R for short). This enzyme is ESSENTIAL for methylation processes to occur in the body, which are critical for detoxification & wellness. These people are not methylating properly. Your body HAS to be able to break down folate (B9) to ultimately produce glutathione in the liver. Without glutathione, these people cannot properly eliminate toxins from their bodies, particularly through the digestive system (AKA: they are chronically toxic, sick & have liver & gut problems). In case you don't already know, MOST chronic health problems tie into the gut. Did you know that ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Atherosclerosis, Autism, Auto-immune disease, Bipolar & Schizophrenia & other mental illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Osteoporosis, PCOS, Hormone Imbalances, and so many other "diagnoses" are primarily inflammatory bowel disorders! Emotions and Spiritual warfare also play a major role that most Doctors are ignoring. I always look at people Holistically. You cannot just focus on symptoms or the location of the pain or symptom. Now add those emotional and spiritual layers to a severely imbalanced gut (and add a genetic mutation that affects nearly EVERY process in the body), and you are now prey for the enemy to turn up the fear, doubt, frustration & hopelessness. Your mind can't work right at this point. BUT... YOU CAN HEAL FROM THIS!! Do not try to do this on your own. You need ask God what the FIRST step is. Ask HIM for a referral to a trusted Holistic Doctor. Adding psychotropic drugs (like anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds), pain meds or other Pharmaceutical drugs to this mess is a recipe for disaster. It does not HEAL the patient. It essentially tranquilizes & numbs them, adding more insult to injury behind the scenes. Eventually the list of meds gets longer and longer while the patient gets sicker and sicker. Medication does NOT get the the root of the problem, it masks it. You have to actively participate in your health journey to get well. You will have to change your diet and lay down some things you used to enjoy. But if we are being really honest with ourselves... cravings and "bad habits" are just a more palatable way of saying "lusts of the flesh". Jesus is bigger than every craving, habit, addiction, obstacle, imbalance & doubt we have. When you truly want to be well, you will do whatever it takes. When the pain of regret or illness surpasses the pain of change, you will change. And you can! Jesus is your secret weapon. I witness miracles every week! In my office, we help you change without shaming you or ever getting mad at you. We always point you back to the Lord and motivate you through LOVE & GRACE. Fear is not of God, so avoid those who use fear for motivation.

Moving on. 95% of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut (not the brain!). Our gut & brain develop from the SAME fetal tissue. It's all related. Don't roll your eyes. It's true! Remember, 95% of Autistic children have this (heterozygous or homozygous) genetic mutation. The prevelance of this genetic mutation seems to be one major reason why some people are really susceptible to adverse reactions to drugs, vaccines, GMO foods, processed grains & any other chemical or toxin, while other people do not react so significantly. Toxins literally build up in the body causing severe chronic illness, chronic pain syndromes, a compromised immune system, the inability to heal, microbiome imbalances & psychological issues ranging from mild to severe. Folic Acid, found in grains & most processed foods, builds up in these people's bodies instead of being assimilated, absorbed & utilized for healthy bodily functions. Furthermore, the toxic overload of this Folic Acid often masks dangerously LOW levels of the other B vitamins. I thought a bulleted list would be the easiest way to summarize...

Chronic toxicity >> multiple "diagnoses" >> no one can figure out what's wrong

Serious cases (those with 2 mutations or any person with chronic/serious illness) cannot properly rid their body of toxins such as Candida overgrowth, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, viruses & bacteria without proper nutritional support, a grain-free or gluten-free, low-sugar, often dairy-free, whole food diet & other custom recommendations (restrictions or allowances) per each patient. *This needs to be managed professionally.

A genetic mutation does not mean you cannot be helped. In fact, this means that once you change your diet and provide the CORRECT nutrients, that you will see significant results in the body's ability to heal from all kinds of chronic and "un-curable" conditions!! There is hope! If you are sick or have any serious "diagnoses," there is much more work to be done in the gut and otherwise, so I highly recommend scheduling an appointment so that I can test you or consult with you to customize a plan specifically for you. If you are/were a patient and you were one of the hard cases that we just could NOT figure out why your blood pressure wouldn't heal, or your gut wouldn't completely heal, or we couldn't get cholesterol numbers into range, or you still feel "stuck"... I BET this is one piece of the puzzle, a key that could unlock a lot of healing pathways in your body. I'd love the opportunity to work with you again! Remember, 50% of the population has this, which means those numbers are only going to increase over the next few generations.

If you cannot get to the bottom of your health issues, assume you have this until you learn otherwise and take proper action (see below). Also, I would NOT VACCINATE your kids IF YOU or YOUR SPOUSE has this or any auto-immune condition. Get your child tested for this genetic mutation before making a decision that changes your child's life forever. If you have this or suspect you have this, then your kids are at even higher risk. Read my blog "Educate Before You Vaccinate" for more information. ​Watch: The Animated Genometo understand what a genome is and why it matters to each of us. This is an excellent 5-minute video in genetics and genomics.

Start taking methylated folate (Vitamin B9) >> METHYL COMBO (see below)NOTE: A small percentqge of people with MTHF-R are OVER-methylators. I am one of them. And we cannot tolerate ANY methylated products. Therefore, folic acid AND methylfolate, methylcobalamine, etc will make our symptoms worse.

*The names in BOLD font above are great, general product recommendations to get you started. ALL of them can be purchased through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost.Please note: if you want custom care or have questions you will need to make an appointment. I must have Intake & Consent Forms & a full hour to consult with/test you to answer specific questions for you.

**You are welcome to join me each month (locally or online) for ASK THE DOCTOR. This is time I donate each month to serve, educate & answer questions :)

METHYL COMBO is methyl-folate AND methyl-cobalamin... a great product for ALMOST everyone, with or without this genetic mutation. You DO NOT need much of this product. Too much can make you really sick. Use 1/day with breakfast.

NOTE:Nature's Sunshine Products, the supplement line I use, is in the process of removing Folic Acid from ALL their products and replacing it with methylfolate, (methylated B9), a very bio-available form of Folate (Vitamin B9), the form that most everyone can assimilate, with or without this genetic mutation.

23andME.com >> No referral needed; Then use Genetic Genie(for small donation)to get your results interpreted. This one analyzes much more of your genome. More thorough genetic testing available! Very fun & interesting to do Health + Ancestry Test for $199.

Ask your Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Doctor or Medical Doctor to order the MTHF-R Test for you. It's usually cheaper this way if your insurance will cover it and your Medical Doctor will request it for you.

Warning: Not all MD's will know about this mutation or believe it is matters. I have had patients who have been mocked, shamed or denied the test by their other Doctors (just FYI). I'm also hearing from patients that Medical Doctors are telling them that if they have only 1 mutation (heterozygous) that it has no affect on your health. THIS IS NOT TRUE.

Natural deodorant THAT WORKS is hard to find. I really don't want to have to make all my own stuff. I'm busy. I work full time. But some things are just better & less expensive homemade. This recipe saves me money, will make great gifts, AND works FAR better than even my favorite natural deodorant, PiperWai. I did some research & prayed, and the Lord downloaded another winning recipe!!! Enjoy :)

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you have a smooth, silky, light grey consistency. Store in an old PiperWai jar or small 2 oz glass jar. This recipe makes 2 jars.

Scoop a small piece out and massage into your underarms. It won't stain your skin ;) This has been tested through multiple spin classes, full days of work, and even 2 days without a shower (don't judge me!). It works. Every ingredient matters, serves a specific purpose in balancing pH, absorbing moisture, and killing bacteria/fungus (odor), and was chosen prayerfully ;)

Both Magnesium Complex & Activated Charcoal are great to have on hand and will not go to waste.

Activated Charcoal is an essential in your natural medicine cabinet. It can be used to stop diarrhea, for food poisoning, to remove heavy metals, to take right before or following vaccines or amalgam filling removal to help remove the heavy metals (will need to take for 1-3 months usually) and chemicals from your body. You can mix a capsule with your toothpaste to make homemade whitening toothpaste (I know it's black...it won't stain...it will WHITEN!) or to a face mask recipe to do a good skin detox. It is safe to use on kids, pets or adults for any time you need to "absorb" something out of the body (toxins) that doesn't belong. Take as directed with a glass of water.

Magnesium is the #1 mineral deficiency so most people need this. If you are getting leg cramps, muscle spasms, are on prescription medications or have constipation, Magnesium Complex could be beneficial for you. If you are taking too much you will know because it will give you loose stools. Therefore, it makes a great natural laxative. It relaxes our muscles (good for sprains/strains/spasms) AND our smooth muscle (colon), to aid in healthy bowel movements. It is NOT a cure-all, however. Constipation, headaches, etc will usually have other layers involved that need to be addressed (ie: Candida overgrowth, low stomach acid or enzymes, liver congestion, IC valve problems, etc).

* DO NOT use Peppermint Essential Oil if you are nursing as it will dry up your breast milk. Choose Tea Tree instead of Peppermint or just stick to Lavender Essential Oil (double the amount to replace the Peppermint) to be safe.

* DO NOT use citrus oils if you will be in the sun at all as they will make you photo-sensitive. Your eyes can become sensitive to the any bright light and your skin will burn very easily if you are in the sun any amount of time.

SUMMER = SUN. Hopefully you know by now that the the sun isn't "bad." Too much sun (aka: sunburn or blisters is not good). Chemical sunscreen is WAY WORSE. There is so much FEAR around being in the sun. We need sun for health and to produce Vitamin D, however, most people guts are so sick they can't make Vitamin D no matter how much sun they get. Read this blog about what people DON'T KNOW about Vitamin D Deficiency. Now hear me out... if you're going to be in the sun long enough to burn, you need a pure, natural sunscreen. Exercise discernment and use your brain. The point is, you need to check your products because a lot of what is claiming to be "natural" is junk & very harmful to your health, liver, skin, hormones, immune system, etc. MOST SUNSCREENS are doing way more harm than good. On the EWG - Skin Deep Website, you can look up your products to see how they rate and what's REALLY in them.

If we are eating AND PROPERLY ASSIMILATING healthy fats (Gall Bladder 101) and have a healthy gut and liver, we can stay in the sun much longer without burning. We can then utilize the sun to make more Vitamin D and hold onto our summer tan longer!! We NEED good fats in our diet (coconut oil, grass-fed butter, avocados, organic virgin olive oil, raw nuts/ seeds, etc) for natural sun protection, to produce hormones, to stabilize blood sugars, to increase metabolism, to fight infection, to keep our immune system strong, and to fight inflammation overall. If you have/had Candida overgrowth, allergies, auto-immune disease, bloating/belching/heartburn, or constipation/diarrhea, etc your liver/gall bladder likely isn't working well, which means you COULD BE eating lots of good fats already but your body may not be able to use/digest them properly.

>>> HEALTHY FATS DO NOT MAKE YOU FAT <<<

So EAT your sunscreen from now on. Get your gut healthy and you'll notice you can tolerate the sun, people, food, stress, and life in general much better ;)

And for those long play or work days in the sun, find a GOOD, CLEAN sunscreen that isn't causing further internal damage. Here's what I use. They have a few different options.

When you DO burn by accident, here are some options that ACTUALLY WORK:

1. spritz or wipe skin with RAW apple cider vinegar (can soak a washcloth if necessary for bad burns of any sort). (Optional; stinky but it really helps with bad burns).

2. Apply Nature's Sunshine's Silver Shield Rescue Gel either alone or add to the following recipe (#4). *This stuff is amazing for any burn, cut, wound, fever blister, sty or other topical wound/infection!

3. Got a tick? Don't touch it! Put 1 drop Peppermint essential oil directly onto the tick. It will back itself out in about 20 seconds! And then you have all the antibiotic and antimicrobial properties of the peppermint oil going directly into the tick bite to help prevent infection or irritation! Thank you LORD.

I use Nature's Sunshine Products for everything because of their quality, purity, integrity & variety. EVERY product is far beyond ORGANIC standard. I can get pretty much everything I need (supplements, herbs, lotion, essential oils, flower remedies, cleanses, kids stuff, cleaning stuff, etc all in 1 place...at wholesale cost... get 30% commission on what I buy for myself AND 25% back in Rewards points (1 point = $1) because I use their Sunshine Rewards Program! I've been using them since 2008 and have never found any company that meets all these needs ;) All the photos above are Nature's Sunshine Products I carry through my ONLINE STORE.

Genesis 1:3-5 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

We are all surrounded by incredibly toxic chemicals every day that poison our liver, disrupt our hormones, keep us sick and inflamed, irritate our skin and lungs, mess with our brain and nervous systems, and affect thousands of daily functions in our bodies. Yes, the foods we eat and the products we use all affect us in some way. If you could see what I see working with patients every week, you could never doubt the reality of the damage these things are doing. Moreover, if you or anyone you know has a lot of symptoms no one can figure out OR is sensitive to a lot of food, medicine, vaccines, chemicals, textures, sounds, light, etc they need to read my blog on MTHF-R Gene Mutation. I would advise anyone with (a family member who has) Autism or Spectrum Disorders, any Auto-Immune Disease or Inflammatory (Bowel) Disease to read it, as well. There are simple, affordable alternatives to the harsh chemicals and beauty products we are using that make a HUGE difference in our family's health.

Changing your products over is one piece of the puzzle. There's no need to panic. You don't have to do it all at once. Just make a point to be proactive about this. You can start by seeing how your own products rank on the Skin Deep EWG website or app. It is very eye opening and you can see exactly what's in your products and the damage each ingredient causes (ie: carcinogenic, hormone disruptor, etc).

I have tried and researched A LOT of products over the years. Many "natural products" don't work so great...but I've found my or created my favorites. I am determined to keep my home & body "green"...so I don't give up easily if I don't find what I'm looking for right away.

*Check out "The NEVER LIST" of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that they never use as ingredients in their products. This includes the over 1,400 chemicals banned or restricted in personal care products by the European Union, plus additional chemicals screened by BeautyCounter and found to be of concern.

I used to use this as a day or night time moisturizer, skin treatment (face, chest, shoulders, back of hands - anywhere that's exposed to sun a lot) and during pregnancy on my breasts, belly, bottom & lower back. I rotate between this product & my BeautyCounter Moisturizers for my face. When my skin feels moist I don't use this during the day if I'm going to be wearing make-up as it's a little too oily for MY skin to use under liquid foundation. I still use it on my neck, chest, shoulders and at night quite often. It has healed almost ALL of my sun damage, discoloration, and uneven skin tone. When I use this I do not use any eye cream. This is my 1-step product.

I got a facial in December 2016 and the girl asked what I used because she was surprise I didn't have more sun damage at age 37. When I've had facials in the past (which isn't very often), they always scolded me and pointed out how damaged my skin was, telling me I really need to wear more sunscreen & get facials more often (even estheticians aren't the "experts" in skin. (Healthy skin is a WHOLE BODY approach. And most sunscreen does more damage than good) That was also before my gut had healed ;) All of it plays a role just to be clear.

*Sometimes I scent my body butter or lotion with Nature's Sunshine Essential Oils- do not use citrus oils in your lotions or skin products if you will be going in the sun; They will make you photosensitive (burn easily). I LOVE the CORE Balancing Blend or just plain Peppermint Essential Oil for a minty fresh moisturizer.**Skip the peppermint oil if you're nursing, as it can reduce milk production

Toothpaste: 1. I make my own Tooth Polish.*My teeth have never felt so clean! And it's super easy & inexpensive! My Biologic Dentist approved this re-mineralizing recipe:) Check out my blog on Natural Oral Health & Healing Cavities. I personally do not floss. To this day I've still only had 2 tiny cavities. Diet & Proper Oral Health matter immensely!**Skip the peppermint oil if you're nursing, as it can reduce milk production

I've used Nature's Sunshine Products for over a decade. They have NEARLY EVERYTHING I need except beauty products. I can get herbs/supplements, protein powders, essential oils, flower essences, kids products and cleaning products (and more) from 1 place knowing they are 100% pure in quality, very potent, AND the products work! You can order as much or little as you like, whenever you want. I love that no one is forced to do auto-ship. However, I personally utilize their SUNSHINE REWARDS AUTO-SHIP PROGRAM because it is such a great deal and I would be spending the money on these products anyway...

I've been on NSP's Sunshine Rewards Auto-ship Program for several years, which gives me 25% rewards points on every dollar I spend (1 point = 1 dollar) + FREE SHIPPING. You simply have to commit to an order of $100+/month (for at least 3 months) and in return you get all these perks from a company that has over 600 amazing, pure & potent products to offer! So the more I buy in 1 place, the more FREE PRODUCTS (of my choice) I earn. The 1st 3 months on auto-ship you get 10% back. Then 15% back in months 4-6, then 20% back months 7-9...and then they give you 25% ($25) back on every $100 you spend after 9 months of auto-ship and ongoing! If you need several things for your family & don't mind being on a $100/mo or more auto-ship, it's the best way to get the most bang for your buck! You can change your shipping date each month as well as the content of your order.

]]>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:13:29 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/we-are-all-influencing-someoneI take the honor of teaching & influencing God's people VERY SERIOUSLY. I don't consider you "my followers." My deepest desire is to make you BETTER FOLLOWERS OF JESUS :) Facebook/social media & blogging are a PRIVILEGE, a platform GOD has given us to influence others in some way. We ALL answer to God for the decisions we make, the things we say, the pictures we post (whether we believe it or not). It takes humility to surrender ALL that we have to the Lord. AND It's never too late to make a change ;) My page looks VERY different than it did several years ago as I've let the Lord discipline me, correct me, sift me and change me. God is gracious!! I do not deserve the platform He has given me, and I too am a work in progress. Please forgive me if anything I have said or posted in the past has lead you further from the Lord. It grieves my heart (as it did God's) when I used to flaunt my success, my body & wild party pictures for anyone to see :( Pride. Yuck. Thank God for His grace & loving-kindness...and that He disciplines those He loves!

On another note, if what WE'RE looking at on social media is distracting us from following Jesus, our family, our work/ministry...causing confusion, anxiety, jealousy, perverted thoughts, lust, anger or tempting us to sin...then it's time to make a change. Just because someone is your "friend", doesn't mean you have to "follow". You can stay friends but "UNFOLLOW". You answer to the Lord, not people. Perhaps God is calling you to fast from social media for a bit?? If that thought gives you anxiety or makes you angry... I strongly urge you to pray about this.

The Lord continues to show me how to use social media and my website responsibly. Personally, I don't have the Facebook Messenger app on my phone. It's way to much of a distraction and it's very unprofessional (and a personal boundary violation) for patients to be contacting their Doctor for questions outside of office hours. Facebook, for me, is primarily to hop on/off to do my mission (educate, inspire, equip people to be healthy & share the Gospel). I don't answer health questions or manage health care through PM. I'm also not a huge fan of selfies. How have we become so desensitized to the selfishness of this generation?

Do more pictures of "ME" really point people to Jesus? ...Honestly?

DO THE THINGS WE POST REALLY POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS?? *my tone is kind, not harsh ;)

*Does posting constant yoga poses, half-dressed workout pics, pictures in bathing suits, sexy shots or selfies really point people to Jesus & make people more Godly? Could we be stumbling someone's husband or wife or child? Could there be any underlying pride or selfish ambition? What message are we sending out to all the various people that "follow" us? Are we willing to let the Lord sift our hearts/motives?

HEBREWS 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

I need more time in God's Word to know HIM, to know right from wrong, to know what kind of example JESUS was, to know the real motives in my heart, and to expose my pride, before I go and mislead MORE people "in the name of Jesus". The bottom line: There's only so much time, so I can't be on social media all the time without sacrificing time with Jesus.

CAN ANYTHING IN OUR PHOTOS STUMBLE SOMEONE ELSE??

*As a recovered alcoholic, when I see Believers/leaders of any capacity posting pics of drinking, I am stumbled. I don't know how much they drink, how often, or if they "use their freedom to destroy their own (and others') freedom". I can attest that it steals MY FREEDOM for a moment. I wonder where else that person compromises. I wonder if they are really reading the whole context of God's Word. FOR ME, it's not a lead I can trust. We are all sinners, yes. I'm the biggest one. But I've fallen enough times to know that I don't want to go back to those places of bondage. I've fallen so hard that I KNOW that who/what I surround myself with matters & influences me over time. There are other people I can be inspired by that point me to Jesus better, who understand that having a platform to teach The Word or influence others is a HUGE RESPONSIBILITY & carries a stricter judgement. Influencing God's people is something the Lord takes VERY SERIOUSLY and so do I. I know that if I surround myself with Believers who compromise, justify, and who aren't teachable, I could easily follow suit... and it would have a ripple effect on my marriage, patients, friends & family.

JAMES 3:1 says "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

I personally can't risk my own freedom (or the freedom of all those I've been entrusted with) to go backwards to a place that left a wake of destruction... so I "unfollow" and pray for that person. Furthermore, I want to make God proud. I don't want to answer for misleading more people. I've done enough of that in my day! It is simply not worth it to me.

Finally, are we looking to stay a comfortable Christian or become a true follower of Jesus?

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.

What does it mean to take up your cross or lay down your life for your friends? This is REAL LOVE. And Jesus was the best example. Choosing NOT to post that picture of me in a bathing suit or that "good butt shot" is 1 of many ways I CHOOSE TO LOVE my friends.

If I could follow JESUS CHRIST on Facebook, I wonder what His page would look like??I want mine to look similar ;)

​I'd love to help you carry your cross. Clean slate. New mercies. You ready?

Oh Lord, forgive us... ]]>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:22:06 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/april-12th-2017As a Doctor, helping other people intimately through their spiritual and health journey has taught me A LOT. It is a responsibility and honor I take very seriously, and it has taught me great discipline in seeking the Lord for everything. There is so much information available to ALL of us that I’ve found most people are totally overwhelmed and confused. If I allow people to influence me more than God and His Word I will simply be one more MIS-leader putting out information that keeps people in bondage. Seeking the Lord first has changed my personal health, practice and ministry. I have learned how absolutely critical it is to take the time to seek God for how I should take care of MYSELF, for every decision I make, for any appointment I make for myself, before I look something up online, before I take any class or training, before I purchase anything, and before I commit to any “good opportunity” or partner with ANYONE on ANYTHING for ANY reason. I have learned that no matter how much sense something makes or how good something seems, it's not always GOD’S BEST...FOR ME. HE sees the beginning from the end. We can’t. Sometimes He will call us to change something, try something new, take something, do something, quit something, risk something...or do nothing. Sometimes it's simply an opportunity to practice "saying no" or "saying yes" without questioning God.

ALL of it will take faith. Our faith needs to be exercised to be strong. Sometimes all we need to do is spend time at the feet of Jesus, which takes a lot of faith when we are hurting and the fire is raging. We want to DO SOMETHING. We want to FEEL BETTER, but God’s Word reminds us in Isaiah 30:15 “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength”. Often times, LESS IS MORE. It is a radical act of faith and obedience to quiet our hearts and ask the Lord for what we need. In fact, when we train our faith, it MAY BE the only step we have to take, saving us years (if not a lifetime) of suffering, time, frustration and money. God’s Word is true and He cannot break His promises. Let me remind you of a few stories where FAITH ALONE HEALED GOD’S PEOPLE!

Mark 3:10 For He (Jesus) had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.

I now, more than ever, firmly believe that much of the information we have access to (as a patient or Doctor) is a huge distraction, the counterfeit, a cause for fear, a trap into the idolatry of more knowledge, and a trap to self-diagnose, keeping people in the viscous cycle of sickness and hopelessness, thinking they've read, tried and know everything. Sure, the internet can be used for good, but much of it is the work of the enemy. It’s subtle and it’s dangerous.

Don't take the bait. Go to the LORD FIRST before you do more research. 2 Cor 10:5 reminds us: "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ."You can’t un-read or un-see something. Seeds are planted, many of which are sown in fear, pride, foolishness, worldly knowledge or selfish ambition. Satan LOVES that we are so connected yet so distracted, so deceived, so easily offended, so self-sufficient, and so obsessed with gaining “more knowledge,” that we don’t even think to invite the Lord into these areas of our life. People are so sick, so tired, so confused and so much of it is unnecessary. Only GODLY WISDOM leads to life abundant!

Jesus is the Great(est) Physician. We need to unplug and PRACTICE going to Him for everything. He knows what we really need. He knows whether the need is truly urgent or not. He has the resources you will need for however He leads. It may not make sense at first. You may feel like you don’t hear from God right now, but you never will if you don’t try. You have to take the 1st step. You have to spend time with Jesus to know His voice. He is faithful to speak and to deliver. I have YEARS of personal experience (and mistakes and wasted time and money) researching things to death and making health decisions in the flesh. It kept me sick and left me EXHAUSTED, even hopeless. But God used it to show me what NOT to do, worked it all together for good, for His glory and for the good of the Church, giving me a voice to help YOU quit wasting more time and resources. He’s given me a simple system in my own practice to help others get well...and THE FIRST THING WE DO IS PRAY TOGETHER! He has been so faithful to give me wisdom, revelation, prophecy or direction that I would NEVER have through more studying or training or letters behind my name. I’ve worked with hundreds of people who have wasted YEARS of their life trying to self-diagnose, researching things to death, and just “following the system”, making decisions in the flesh, running to various Doctors in the fear of infirmity and discomfort, desperate for immediate relief and answers, only to stay sick, tired, and hopeless, thinking that “nothing works”.

Let HIM direct your steps instead of your money, your insurance, “expert opinions”, or advice from friends. Get off the internet UNLESS Jesus specifically directs you somewhere. If HE leads you, He will clear the schedule, provide the money, give you the strength, cause you to persevere, whatever you need. GOD DOES NOT LEAVE US HANGING. He. defeated. death. friends! That same resurrection power lives in you! He wants to do far more than heal your physical infirmities. I am a personal testimony as well as a witness to many hundreds of people who God has used in their infirmities to build radical faith, strength, perseverance, character, peace, wisdom, joy and freedom. He cares even more about our hearts and our Spirit.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 TRUST in the LORD with ALL your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

This blog is a (growing) list of resources to educate yourself before you vaccinate. To be clear, I am not telling you whether you should or shouldn't vaccinate. You have to make that decision for yourself and your family. I am, however, strongly imploring you to get as much information from non-governmental, non-pharmaceutical, un-biased sources as possible. I do not have a hidden agenda. I don't get kickback from anyone for posting this. It is important that you know I love Jesus more than I "advocate" for ANYTHING or ANYONE. Furthermore, I personally pray about every decision I make. I hope you will too. That being said, if the Lord were to to tell me to get a certain vaccination, I would. I fear the Lord more than I fear being vaccinated. I believe the information I am sharing is wisdom. In fact, the distress and attacks that accompany speaking out on this topic can be scary and overwhelming. My intention is not to pick a fight with anyone. Regardless of what you choose, we can still like/love each other even if we don't agree on this topic. Amen? Ok, let's proceed ;)

As a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (a Primary Care Physician), I believe in supporting the body with real food (spiritual and physical) and natural medicine that STRENGTHENS the body AND does not cause further damage to the body. I believe that living a well-balanced lifestyle, rooted and grounded in Christ, is the best medicine. I believe that the ingredients in vaccinations do more to weaken the immune system and our bodies than to strengthen it. I also agree that not all people will have adverse reactions to vaccinations. There are, however, certain groups of people who are at higher risk of having an adverse reaction to vaccines and medications, and THOSE are the ones I am speaking to. At minimum, anyone with a personal or family history of genetic or auto-immune disease, anyone who is currently sick or has a weakened immune system, anyone who has reacted negatively to pharmaceutical drugs/vaccines or other toxins in the past, AND those with the MTHF-R Genetic Mutation should consider avoiding vaccines.

I want to share this statistic with you: Approximately 50% of Americans AND95% of those with Autistism/Spectrum Disorder have the MTHF-R gene mutation. Few Medical Doctors will know or support this information. Having this genetic mutation means that person is deficient in the MTHF-R Enzyme, which means they have methylation issues, which in short, means their body is extra sensitive to ALL toxins because they cannot properly assimilate folic acid or folate. If you can't absorb folic acid or folate, you cannot produce glutathione, and therefore, you cannot get rid of toxins. So now you are not only severely toxic from eating processed and GMO foods, getting vaccines, medications and other environmental exposures, etc... but you are also toxic from all the Folic acid build-up in your body! Interesting huh?! I believe this is one of the major common denominators in those who react adversely to vaccines, while others who do not have this mutation may not experience a bad reaction to a vaccine... or the symptoms are less severe. Those with this genetic mutation typically HAVE to supplement with methyl-folate (METHYL COMBO is available right here through my online store) and avoid Folic Acid in their food and supplementally. They need to stop eating grains and processed foods immediately because the U.S. Food Industry fortifies most of our food, especially grain products with... FOLIC ACID!! Read my blog on MTHFR Genetic Mutation to learn more.

Let's move on. Something else I'm lead to share with you that I've witnessed personally & through clinical experience:

I have NOT PERSONALLY MET 1 single person who has died from, been seriously injured from, or fallen severely ill due to NOT getting vaccinated. And in my world of natural health practitioners, most families do not vaccinate or they do a very modified vaccine schedule. I have yet to see someone regret this. Not one. And if you change your mind regarding vaccines, no one will ever deny you access to MORE vaccines or drugs. I KNOW many un-vaccinated children & adults who are incredibly vibrant, healthy & tend to progress faster and have stronger immune systems than my pediatric/adult patients & friends who are fully vaccinated. What I witness 1st hand holds more value to me than what I hear and read from biased sources in the media and on the internet. Furthermore, I test sick patients each week and find all sorts of toxins hiding in their bodies. There is a black and white correlation with vaccinations and heavy metal toxicity, especially in those who have adverse reactions. And to take it 1 step further, the PROOF is in the healing that takes place when we detox from those heavy metals, chemicals, parasites, yeast, viruses, bacteria, etc through herbs and nutrition and other safe detoxification methods. If you could witness, first hand, what I see every day, you would be shocked and appalled at the seriousness and danger of the current vaccine schedule AND the attempted enforcement of mandatory vaccines. You would be disgusted at how medicated America is!

It is only fair to have the freedom to CHOOSE whether or not to vaccinate. We are all different and will respond differently to different things. Some may believe they thrive with vaccines... so carry on if that's your choice. I am not here to shame you or argue with you. However, MANY will be harmed as the population of people plagued with auto-immune problems and this genetic mutations rises...and IT WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. More vaccines and medications WILL NOT improve the health of this country. Mandatory or increased vaccines are a risk we cannot ignore. Please pray about this.

Personally, I do not get vaccines. I work with (very) sick people all week long and I rarely get sick. I was fully vaccinated as a child (far fewer vaccines were recommended in the 1980's than the current vaccination schedule). That was also before I made my own health decisions. I was very sick as a child, teen and young adult. I am MUCH healthier now (late 30's) than I've ever been. I credit my Healing to God's amazing grace. HE opened my eyes. HE gave me wisdom. HE taught me obedience. HE showed me the things that were making/keeping me sick. HE showed me how much stress was killing me. HE inspired me to quit working in the Pharmaceutical industry at age 24 and go to Chiropractic school, stop vaccinating, start eating healthy and eliminating processed foods, removing most sugar/grains from my diet, to get regular exercise and stop trashing my body with extreme fitness, drugs and alcohol. The Lord has lead me through a lot of detoxing/cleansing over the years. I've had so much damage from personal choices (sin) AND toxic exposure to my body. I had yeast, parasites, chemicals and heavy metals overloading my system. I had Candida overgrowth and dozens of viral and bacterial infections throughout my life. But God.... He has redeemed me through His grace, His Word and revelation from the Holy Spirit. He has given me discernment and that is my prayer for you. Exercise discernment and pray. I had no amalgam fillings, but my body was overloaded with heavy metals. Why? From where? Can I prove it was from vaccines? No. That's how Big Pharma can cover this up so well. But I do know NOW that I have 1 copy of the MTHF-R Gene Mutation and therefore never should have been vaccinated or drank alcohol or been exposed to as many drugs/medications and toxins as I was... no wonder I was SO SICK! My body can't process toxins properly and people like me need to be even more disciplined in their diet and lifestyle in order to be healthy. I now live as chemical-free as possible without being psycho about it ;) I have tested MANY patients following childhood vaccinations or who have gotten vaccines to leave the country, flu shots or gardasil, etc ...and GUESS WHAT CONSISTENTLY SHOWS UP?? Heavy metals, specifically aluminum and mercury, depending on the vaccine, virus and/or chemicals, some worse than others. Our bodies are in all different conditions, we have different blood types, different DNA, etc, etc, so we all respond to different toxins differently. However, ALL of our bodies start to fail after we hit a threshold of toxicity. That threshold is very LOW if we have the MTHF-R mutation and other "pre-existing conditions" or warning signs. With the number of people being born with this genetic mutation on the rise and the number of recommended vaccinations also quickly rising, we have got to wake up! The benefits DO NOT outweigh the risks.

The good news is, when we detox from these things, our bodies can start to heal. I mostly work with "hard cases". I've seen "un-curable" diseases healed. I've seen severe cases turn into mild cases. I've witnessed so much hope & improvement that others say is impossible. And it's not outrageously expensive or rocket science! For that, I am most grateful.

What I have experienced first hand with people/patients is evidence enough (for me) and means more to me than any "Pharmaceutical Research," or other biased claims put out by other Doctors and sources who make a lot of money... millions, even billions, for some, off of vaccines. MOST vaccine research available to us is put out by the very patent-holders and manufacturers of these vaccines.IT. IS. BIASED.

Decide for yourself. There is no such thing as a black box warning on "a Vitamin". Furthermore, it is a synthetic vitamin K – generic name phytonadione, completely toxic to the body at 100x the RDA for infants for Vitamin K!! Several studies have linked large doses of vitamin K with childhood cancers and leukemia. This photo was shared by an RN in Michigan. It shows the warning for nurses. ​I took an oath as a Doctor to “First, do no harm”. All Doctors do. I stand on that oath. I practice what I preach and have seen the devastating effects of vaccine injury and over-medicating. I myself have overcome heavy metal poisoning (and much more) and have never had amalgam (silver/mercury) fillings. I fully believe they came from my childhood vaccines. I am convinced that vaccines (and most pharmaceutical drugs) do more harm than good and are not worth the risk. I also realize there is a time and place for Western Medicine (medications and surgery, etc) and I am grateful for Medical Doctors, as well. I AM NOT trying to force you to choose East or West, Medical or Natural. WE SIMPLY NEED TO UNDERSTAND what real health care looks like, start taking responsibility for our health and practicing authentic preventative care. We are not dumb sheep, friends! Vaccination IS NOT immunization. Drugs are sick care. Our infant mortality rates, autism rates, childhood obesity rates, and rates of/deaths due to adverse reactions to drugs/vaccines is completely out of control. IT'S. NOT. WORKING. Something must change. Please educate yourself before making a decision that could change you/your child's life forever. If you have any chronic illness, please read my blog on MTHF-R Gene Mutation.

Disclaimer: You are free to choose whether or not to vaccinate without shame from me . Please pray instead of getting defensive. Lay everything you "know" on the alter and let Jesus sift it. Put on the WHOLE armor of God, cinch up your “belt of Truth”, ask the Lord for wisdom and knowledge, ask Him to bind up ANY fear-based information that has been spoken to you, and go to the THRONE OF GRACE with a clean & teachable heart. God will show you what is best for YOU and your family. Pray about getting the DNA test for MTHFR gene mutation BEFORE vaccinating to know if you or your child are at HIGH RISK for an adverse reaction. Follow Jesus before you follow any Doctor, advice or internet search ;)

*We will keep adding to this list as we find other valuable resources :) God bless you & lead you.

]]>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 18:47:48 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/autism-healing-testimonyBRYCE'S AUTISM HEALING TESTIMONY >>> HOPE!!! I'm SO EXCITED to share this story with you guys!! I got to interview Careen, my dear friend, sister-in-Christ & Office Manager, about her son, Bryce & what God has miraculously healed since May of 2016. I have the privilege of being his Doctor & God has blown our minds!! There is HOPE for Autism and all "diseases". God has showed me how truly simple it can be. God can do the impossible!

I have to add: This is Bryce's story. This is not a "protocol to heal autism". What we did for him was HIS CUSTOM PLAN. I prayed for him and muscle tested him. His protocol will not necessarily work for someone else with autism. Each patient's plan will look quite different. Each Autism case will be different. All of our bodies have different layers of toxins, genes, blood type, and many other factors affecting it, and we will all differ in the natural remedies that will work for each of us.

If you or someone you know needs help/hope, please pray before you make any health decisions. The Lord will show you who can help/where to go :)

Share & Comment if you are inspired in some way! We love to hear what God is up to.

]]>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:08:19 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/what-most-people-dont-know-about-vitamin-d-deficiencyWhen our bodies are HEALTHY, we use daily exposure to sun to MANUFACTURE Vitamin D. However, MOST PEOPLE are not healthy & have Candida overgrowth & other gut/liver problems. I test every patient I work with locally for heavy metals & chemical toxicity, Candida overgrowth, parasites, viruses & bacterial infections, amongst MANY other things. Almost EVERYONE has 1 of more of these things hiding in their body. In order detox the body of these things, you need a custom diet, lifestyle & supplement plan to get well. You can get all the sun you want, but if your liver & gut are not well, you will likely remain deficient in Vitamin D because your body isn't well enough to utilize the sun to make it. More proof: I test patients from SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA all week long! There is no shortage of sun here, yet the number of patients with Vitamin D deficiencies is the same as anywhere else. ALMOST EVERYONE I TEST IS LOW IN VITAMIN D. For now you'll need to supplement it until you get your gut healthy.

If you are a patient, I can quickly muscle test you in your New Patient Exam OR in any follow-up appointment to:

A) tell if you are deficient (in D, B's, omega 3's, etc)B) tell you how much Vitamin D (or any vitamin/mineral/herb) to take and also when to decrease your dose and by how much.C) Customize & fine tune your plan to continue healing your whole body so that you do not have to supplement such high doses of different supplements forever.

If you are not a patient, you can ask to have your Vit. D levels checked next time you get bloodwork. 25-80ng/mL is said to be "normal" or optimal, though you want to be on the high side of this range in my opinion. It's important to note that Vitamins A, D, E & K ARE fat soluble so they can build up in the system. The problem is Medical Doctors have scared people to death about overdosing on these vitamins if they take too much. Probelem is, after about a decade of testing patients, I can say for certain that most people are so severely deficient that if they don't START with therapeutic doses, they'll rarely see any change in their health. The only way to truly know how much YOU should be taking of ANYTHING is to find a Holistic Doctor who KNOWS you, who you see at least a few times a year, who practices HEALTH CARE & not "sick care", WHO HAS A SYSTEMATIC AND ACCURATE WAY of testing your body and customizing a plan JUST FOR YOU. It's the only way anyone can honestly tell you how much YOU should be taking. As you get healthier, your Vitamin D dosage will change over time, and your other supplements & herbs will change as your body and health begin to change.

This is one of the most common Vitamin deficiencies and it is critical for healthy bones and teeth, healthy thyroid (hormones, metabolism & energy), immune, gut, and brain function, to name a few.

I used to have to take 30,000IU of Vitamin D3 until my gut and liver (and thyroid and adrenals and...) started to heal. That happened only after quitting drinking alcohol, removing grains, sugar & starches from my diet for many months, overcoming Candida overgrowth and leaky gut, regular Chiropractic care & Acupuncture, and repenting for a LOT of bitterness and anger in my heart which was keeping my liver & gut from fully healing (that's just a glimpse of my journey...haha). My dosage of Vitamin D3 SLOWLY went down over time. ​Now I don't supplement any Vitamin D :) I get checked a couple times a year and my levels are staying in normal range. I practice HEALTH CARE. I go to who the Lord leads me to help me, not who an insurance company dictates I go to ;) I check in regularly with Jesus to make sure I'm not harboring sin or disobedience and repent regularly for my wretchedness. God is my primary care physician. He refers as necessary. He kindly corrects me when necessary (and I allow Him to. Good parents discipline their children). He leads me beside still waters. He sets the pace of my life. He has everything I need. He has healed me beyond my wildest dreams. I am not perfect. My body does not feel "perfect" every day (ps: no one's body does. You're still aging & doing life in a fallen world), but He carries me in my weakness and has given me beauty for ashes despite the horrible ways I used to abuse my body with food, alcohol, drugs, promiscuity, and disobedience of every kind. If this is a good as it gets, I'll take it. It's more than I deserve. And I'll praise Him with all my heart, soul, mind, strength...with every gain, every loss, every sickness & every healing victory, every promotion, every fall. He is God and He is good!!!

HOW CAN I TELL IF I HAVE CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?For starters, you can do this FREE home Candida Spit Test: http://docjana.weebly.com/wellness-blog/candida-spit-test. It is quite accurate. In fact, you can re-do this test monthly as you go through a Candida Detox to watch it decrease in your body, and also to help assess if it's actually gone or not. Most people think it's under control long before it truly is (usually because they want to add sugar/carbs back into their diet way too soon).

Next, do you have a white-ish coating on your tongue? If so, that's likely yeast! We're getting warmer ;) To be absolutely certain of what's going on with your health (which is often MORE than just Candida overgrowth), you can schedule an appt with me, and I will evaluate you thoroughly for Candida overgrowth, parasites, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals, food allergies and a whole lot more. You'll leave with a thorough plan customized JUST for you :) Regardless of what you decide, know this: Candida overgrowth is very serious and difficult to manage without professional help. I'll leave it at that ;)

Other Symptoms of Candida overgrowth (Candidiasis) could include:

White coating on tongue

ANY history of antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills or long-term prescription drug use is a setup for Candidiasis

Eat grains/breads/pastas, sugar, soda, cereals & starchy foods often or often in the past

NOW BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER...I NEED YOU TO PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL PRAY & CAST DOWN ALL FEAR IN THE NAME OF JESUS! If all signs are pointing to "Yes" for Candida overgrowth, then great, we are getting answers. This means HOPE. Don't freak out. Yes, there's a journey ahead, but God's got everything you're gonna need! None of this catches Him off guard ;) OK, promise??? OK, go!

WHAT CAUSES CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?Candida albicans is a yeast (fungus) that is present in all of us. It is a natural and normal part of the body’s gut flora. However, certain factors such as (over)use of antibiotics & steroids, birth control pills, the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet- highly refined, genetically-modified and sugar-loaded), stress, weakened immune function, lack of sleep, and environmental pollutants/toxins all contribute to the OVERGROWTH of Candida and other inflammation (diseases and dis-eases) in our body. Candida Overgrowth can also be called CANDIDIASIS. Candida overgrowth is sort of like having wet glue all over our “insides.” It thrives in warm, moist environments: mouth, gut, anus, ears, vagina, etc. It reproduces very quickly (same thing that happens with a vaginal yeast infection or thrush), and it lives on sugar. Therefore, we have to be very strategic in killing it off. It is one of the most over-looked “stressors” found in the body, and one of the major culprits in MOST serious conditions. I can easily say that about 80% of patients I work with test positive for this. It is epidemic.

WHAT DOES A CANDIDA DETOX DIET LOOK LIKE? First, I need to make something clear because there is a lot of confusion surrounding this topic. Almost no one will fully overcome Candida overgrowth if they ONLY change their diet or if they ONLY do supplements. BOTH the dietary changes and the "supplements" (different for everyone) are critical to succeed. Once someone has Candida overgrowth, it is a living organism that wreaks havoc on any of the body's systems: the gut, immune system, endocrine system (hormones), hepatic system (liver), genitourinary system (kidneys/bladder), circulatory system (blood/heart), integumentary system (skin), etc. The dietary specifics will be customized for each patient I work with based on their New Patient Exam findings. SO, all that to say..."In general", this is what I recommend after many years of revisions and working 1 on 1 with patients and personally going through this myself:

*You will see conflicting info between different Doctors & Nutritionists. I'm not trying to say I have the only plan that works. I'm simply telling you what I've found works with the way I practice & the wisdom God's given ME. Again, these are general recommendations. No one can write a protocol on a website that will work for everyone. Just sayin ;) ​SO...Pray. Ask the Lord who/what you should follow or listen to. Beware of what you read/find randomly on the internet. Trust. Proceed. You are not given a Spirit of fear or confusion in Jesus name! ;) If you are someone who doesn't like to ask for help and has been driving yourself crazy trying to get better... I graciously ask that you would seek the Lord about this. Ask if there is pride, fear or idolatry of knowledge or otherwise that needs to be dealt with. You can drive yourself insane and spend even more money trying to do this alone.

HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? IS IT THE SAME FOR EVERYONE?A CANDIDA DETOX looks different for everyone. In a "Candida Detox" there is the DIET part and the SUPPLEMENTS part. The time frame for a "Candida Detox" varies depending upon how well the bowels are moving, how sick the patient is, how severe the overgrowth is, the condition of the gut, liver, kidneys, immune system, etc, and the other layers of sickness going on. Most people are unaware of how deep this problem can go. Without knowing and testing you, no one can tell you how long it will take. My best advise is to remember that you walk by faith and not by sight. This journey takes Faith. Have you prayed for faith? Healing? Patience? Perhaps God's answering your prayers?! ;)

More people are becoming aware of Candida overgrowth, but we are being lead to believe there is 1 simple program every person does for a set amount of weeks and viola! It does not work like that. To answer the question of "how long" for this initial part of removing ALL sugar, grains & starch from the diet....we generally do this until your bowels are moving daily, your probiotic dose has reduced close to the recommended dosage on the bottle (because it often starts WAY higher than that! Some people need 20 capsules/day of even the really potent stuff!), AND your symptoms are reducing significantly. SO, that can be weeks for some and many months for others. At this point, we can be pretty sure we have the yeast under control and we can begin to (try to) add low glycemic foods back in first. We see how you feel for 2-4 weeks and then add more if we are continuously moving in the right direction. If any symptoms come back as a result of adding in more foods then we know it was too soon for those that caused inflammation/symptoms.

Each patient with Candida overgrowth will have variations in their treatment plan, as well as other layers that need to be addressed (usually), so the plan is custom written for each person. The bowels HAVE to be moving daily, which means there is often extensive work to be done on the liver & gut simultaneously OR BEFORE triggering major yeast die-off. Most people have had Candida overgrowth for years, if not decades, so there are many other secondary layers (i.e. auto-immune problems) like an under-functioning thyroid, worn out adrenal glands, leaky gut, food allergies, liver congestion, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), etc that we are working on. If they are not addressed a patient could become severely constipated and very sick, or be so run down during the process that it is hard to follow through/focus. Some people will have to be really strict in cutting out all sugars, while others can do a modified Candida Detox Diet. Those with leaky gut, food allergies and a compromised immune system can expect the overall process to take quite a bit longer.

Last, yes, there is a small percentage of patients who God leads me to start on a modified Candida Diet, adding berries, sweet potatoes, quinoa and sometimes brown or sprouted rice from the get-go. The Lord is faithful to lead us from visit to visit, giving each patient the patience, perseverance & provision they need, and giving me the wisdom and discernment necessary to help you. He is a part of every visit!

Example: If I have recommended a patient to do 3 boxes of my product called Candida Clear, then THAT PART of your program will last 6 weeks. However, the process of "Candida Detoxing" lasts far beyond the time you are on Candida Clear and the initial Treatment Plan I wrote for YOU. We may have to stay strict on the Candida (no-sugar) diet and other supplements for a while AFTER you finish the supplement part of the cleanse. Your custom Treatment Plan will specify what YOU need to do, and specific changes/additions will be determined through each re-evaluation as your body heals and gets stronger and healthier. You can expect to experience unpleasant symptoms in the very beginning as your body detoxes (possible: headaches, breakouts, body odor, fatigue, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, cloudy urine, brain fog, body aches, etc) but this is perfectly normal, and doesn’t last long (usually a few days up to 2 weeks). Some people have very few detox symptoms while others are pretty severe. Please do not compare yourself to your friends or someone you know who has been through a Candida Detox. We are all different. Our bodies and circumstances are not the same.

WHEN CAN I GO BACK TO MY “NORMAL” DIET?For starters, our goal is not to return to an un-disciplined lifestyle, holding on to the idolatry of "food", eating lots of sugar and highly processed foods whenever we want. The goal is to "fast" from sugar for a time, in God's grace and according to His will (this takes faith), in order to receive healing and restoration, and to end in a place of greater health and freedom, eating & enjoying whole foods (those that feed YOUR body) and a life of discipline. We will slowly add in low-glycemic foods like quinoa, sweet potato, brown/sprouted rice, berries and grapefruit first, when YOUR BODY is ready. This can be 2 weeks for some and 6 months for others. On average it is 1-2months.

HOW CAN I MAKE GOOD CHOICES AT RESTAURANTS?

Focus on meats/proteins & veggies.

Watch/avoid hidden sugars in sauces/marinades.

Ask to substitute potatoes or rice for extra veggies or salad. If it's on your plate you're likely to be tempted.

Drink water (with lemon wedges).

Keep liquid stevia or packets of truvia in your purse if you ever use sweetener.

Dressing: ask for lemon wedges & olive oil. Add salt if necessary. OR keep a small jar of RAW apple cider vinegar/homemade dressing in your purse when you eat out ;)

Don't even look at the dessert or drink menu. Don't torture yourself (wisdom).

Graciously invite your dinner guests or the server to "help" you. Many people come across frustrated, demanding or obsessed. Let your friends/family know you have made some changes because you have been quite sick. This isn't a "diet", it's a wellness plan, for healing, not weight loss. Help them understand. Let them know you have serious food allergies. Ask them to help you or to KINDLY hold you accountable. Say "I choose not to" instead of "I can't" or "Dr. Jana won't let me..."

When we are humble & our loved ones know "the struggle is real", they better understand and will often want to help you more than mock you.

Pray. Self control is a fruit of the Spirit :) You CAN do ALL things through Jesus!

CAN I HAVE KOMBUCHA?YEP! Read labels, though. Make sure that the sugar content is < 2g. Each bottle of Kombucha is 2 servings. It's a great source of enzymes, B vitamins and probiotics. Here's an old video I made about How Kombucha healed my gut & my heart. However, kombucha doesn't replace water.

As with ANYTHING, if you are having any sort of "uncertainty" or are a recovered alcoholic, then take this before the Lord and let HIM tell you "yes" or "no". He knows best ;)

OTHER SOURCES ARE SAYING I SHOULDN'T EAT ANY FERMENTED FOODS ON A CANDIDA DETOX?I disagree. Alcohol-free, RAW fermented foods (RAW sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, etc) are natural sources of probiotics and enzymes and will immediately kick in the detox process. You cannot catch a buzz from the TRACE amounts of alcohol found in THESE foods. They can be great for the liver/gut and are traditional foods that have been removed from the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet). However, they do contain histamines, so for other reasons some people may not do well with these. For those who suspect these foods bother them, I recommend coming in as a patient so we can specifically test YOUR body and see what is best for YOU. No "food rule" will apply to everyone. As a general rule, these foods are a "yes".

I DO AGREE that regular (alcohol-containing or pasteurized) fermented foods like beer, wine, cheese, etc will actually make you worse and feed the yeast. These are necessary to avoid in order for the body to heal. And no one would suffer in any way for laying down alcohol once & for all ;)

WHAT ABOUT LEGUMES/BEANS, TOMATOES, CARROTS & PEAS, etc?? *ALL of these will simply depend on the person, their blood type, digestion, symptoms, severity of illness, etc.

Some people will thrive with them. Others will notice a (significant) setback. I typically say all of these are ok on a Candida Detox UNLESS you eat them and feel bloated, foggy, constipated, diarrhea, fatigued, joint pain, get breakouts or YOUR symptoms return. If I am testing you as a patient, I can confirm whether or not you are sensitive to any of them.

Dairy: If any history of asthma, sinus problems or eczema/skin problems, then NO DAIRY.

WHAT IS “DIE OFF” AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?Die-off is properly known as a Herxheimer Reaction. When these yeast (fungal) cells die and are passing out of your body, (some sources say) up to 79 different noxious toxins are released in the die-off (detox) process. You can expect to experience unpleasant symptoms in the very beginning as your body detoxes (possible: headaches, joint pain, breakouts/rash, body odor, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, cloudy urine, brain fog, body aches, chills, mood swings, sleeplessness, etc) but this is perfectly normal, and doesn’t last long (usually just a few days to 2 weeks). Some people have very few detox symptoms while others are more severe. Please do not compare yourself to your friends or someone you know who has been through a Candida Detox. We are all different. Our bodies are not the same.

If the die-off symptoms are really severe or you are not having daily bowel movements, I highly recommend being less aggressive with what you are doing and making an appointment with me or another Holistic Doctor who knows how to help you. Your liver (and possibly kidneys, etc) need additional support. Professional help would be advised at this point.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I EAT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ALLOWED... DO I HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN?Nope. God's mercies are new every day. Most people stumble at some point, some more than others. Sanctification is a process. Don't give up. Ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit. Forgive yourself. Bind up any shame, doubt, fear, or guilt the enemy is trying to throw at you, and pick right back up on your next meal. Press on! If your symptoms linger, exercise patience & ask the Lord what to do: schedule a re-evaluation or appointment with me, do a water fast, nothing, take some of the following supplements, eat more veggies, etc.

Drinking some extra RAW apple cider vinegar or kombucha, eating some extra sauerkraut or kimchi, or taking some extra probiotics or enzymes may help (if you have them) if you are feeling bloated or constipated. If you have my Silver Shield or Pau D' Arco tea, a little extra of these may also help.

WHY DO I NEED TO EAT SO MUCH COCONUT OIL?4 Tbsp/day is recommended for adults. 1 Tbsp/day for older kids/teens (when possible). Do your best. If it's making you nauseous, then decrease to 2 Tbsp/day. It contains Caprylic acid and other amazing benefits which help kill the yeast, detox and heal the liver, feed the thyroid, feed your brain and help with energy, skin, bowel movements, memory, etc. As always, buckets of grace.

HOW CAN I GET MORE COCONUT OIL IN MY DIET?Add 2 Tbsp to any smoothie or soup or try my Matcha Latte or Healthy Hot Cocoa recipes. Try my Pumpkin muffin recipe and smear on some coconut oil or any of my soups could have a spoonful of coconut oil melted into them. My recipe blog is a great resource to help you.

WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR COFFEE AND TEA?Check out my recipe blog for "drinks" you can have. You can use the search box at the top right of any page on this website and search "drinks" or "tea" or whatever you are looking for :) We are always adding new ideas! Check out my Matcha Latte, Healthy Hot Cocoa or Detox Lemonade to start!

CAN I DO THE CANDIDA DETOX DIET WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING?No. However, you CAN change your diet and significantly reduce sugars/grains/processed foods in your diet, slowly add probiotics and/or take certain herbs to support the liver to gently detox/support the body on a daily basis. However, to more specifically advise, I would need to see you as a patient, test your body and talk in greater detail with you.

Know this though: Keeping Candida overgrowth in the body is keeping both mommy and baby sick. So this IS something that needs to be carefully addressed at the proper time.

HOW DO I STAY MOTIVATED ON THE CANDIDA CLEAR DIET?Stay close to Jesus. HE LOVES YOU. HE KNOWS…He knows every fear, every weakness, every financial struggle, every addiction, every stronghold and EVERY DESIRE OF YOUR HEART. He will make the crooked places straight. He is doing something so much more than you’ll ever imagine THROUGH this journey…if you’ll let Him. I watch Him use this to build character, perseverance, faith, patience, trust, self-control, discipline, and deep respect for His amazing creation of the human body. He wants to be a part of our journey. HE is our source of strength and self-control as we make these sometimes drastic changes in our lives. Please don’t try to do this in your own strength. Surrender and watch your life change in more ways than you can ever imagine! I am honored to see people fight for their health and follow JESUS into these hard places! Let us not give Satan the foothold of unnecessary infirmity and disobedience to hold us back any longer. Freedom awaits. Remember that you are fasting & sacrificing the "lusts of the flesh" in order to receive so much greater from your Father in Heaven. It will be worth it!

"Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul." -1 Peter 2:11

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!Philippians 3:12-15 (NKJV) Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. {13} Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, {14} I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. {15} Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.

]]>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:52:48 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/oil-pulling-instruction-benefitsOIL PULLING is a very simple, inexpensive home remedy anyone can do for improved oral & systemic health, whiter teeth, headache/migraine relief or anytime you are feeling low on energy, sick or "off".

HOW TO: Place ~1 Tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil in your mouth. Swish around your mouth and back & forth through your teeth slowly for up to 20 minutes. DO NOT swallow the oil. Spit it in the trash can when you are finished. It helps to be distracted when you're "pulling" so that you can last longer and not gag (ie: while you take shower, make breakfast, read your Bible, etc). Even 5 minutes is helpful if you can't do a full 20 minutes in the beginning. Grace. Do your best ;)

*Add 1 drop of Peppermint or Clove essential oil to the coconut oil while you pull for additional health benefits like oral pain or infections, colds/flu, or to relieve migraine headaches. It works amazingly well!

I have witnessed remarkable testimonies about Oil Pulling from patients with all of the above conditions and more! It literally "pulls" infection, toxins & inflammation out of the body!! If you have ANY kind of oral health problem, it is affecting your whole body in ways you do not know. Check out my blog on Natural Oral Health & Healing Cavities Naturally.

Thank you Lord for another simple tool to use.... your yoke IS easy & your burden really is light!

As always, pray first. Let's practice making that our 1st step for EVERYTHING! If the Lord leads, follow this protocol:

1. Drink 100% cranberry juice diluted in pure water, 1 part cranberry to 3-4 parts water (no cranberry juice cocktail or added sugar) throughout the day until infection is 100% gone.

2. Remove sugars/grains/starches/alcohol from diet (This is good practice anytime you are sick or have any infection. ALL "infections" (bacteria, yeast, virus) thrive on sugar or anything that breaks down into a sugar.

3. The #1 product I carry for UTI's is this: Nature's Sunshine CRANBERRY and BUCHU CONCENTRATE (2 bottles will give you 2/capsules meal for 1 month). Take 2 capsules/meal until the infection and ALL discomfort clears (increase to 3/meal if severe infection), then stay on this product @ a dosage of 3 capsules/day (1 bottle will give you 3 capsules/day for 1 month) for 1 month following the infection to restore and nourish the genitourinary system. If you battle chronic UTI's this is a good product to continue taking for ~2 additional months (3 capsules/day) and keep on hand in case you get another one.

*Highly recommended: do my free home Candida Spit Test to see if yeast overgrowth is the underlying cause ;) If this test is positive, you will likely continue with recurrent infections until you get the yeast overgrowth cleared up. If this is you, I further recommend scheduling an appointment as this is serious and too complicated to try to manage on your own.

4. I highly recommend additionally taking Nature's Sunshine SILVER SHIELD aqua sol (32oz bottle), my favorite natural antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and immune booster of all time. THIS Silver product is not the same as colloidal silver. It is patented (patent # is on label), and 100% safe for high dosing and long-term use. You cannot overdose on it or turn blue ;) If you are not a patient and will not be coming in for a visit for me to test or dose you, use this protocol:

1 Tbsp 2x/day (empty stomach) until infection is gone for 2 days. Also apply a little to the urethra opening.

If you get frequent vaginal infections or UTI's, you may want to consider additionally purchasing the Silver Shield Rescue gel for easier topical/vaginal application. It can be used for ANY topical, urethral, vaginal, oral, skin or rectal infection/wound. You can also use it to replace triple antibiotic ointment, burns creams, neosporin, herpes salves, acne treatments, etc.

The Silver Shield liquid and gel have DOZENS of uses and benefits. They will never go to waste and are great starts to your natural medicine cabinet! Watch my Dr. Mom 101 videos to learn more...

If you got a UTI, that is evidence enough that your microbiome (gut) is out of balance in some way. Your body needs probiotics either from raw fermented foods like low-sugar kombucha or raw sauerkraut or you need to take them supplementally. My Eleven Elevated is a great bang for your buck for the potency and power it packs! You need to know your product. Don't get lured by fancy labels & creative marketing ;)

All products in my protocols are available through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost. This link will also lead you to the page that talks about the quality, potency & integrity of Nature's Sunshine Herbs & Supplements.

Prayers for health & wisdom for all of my readers :)

]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:57:30 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/fluoride-cavities-oral-healthDid you know that cavities can be healed AND that your standard toothpastes are packed full of harmful ingredients – things that are making your mouth and body LESS HEALTHY??

It’s true – and FLUORIDE is among the most toxic of those ingredients. When I first learned the truth about fluoride many years ago, I was shocked! Go ahead, read the label & look up the ingredients in your toothpaste. PEPPERMINT TOOTH POLISH

Fluoridation of water is common in the United States but not in most other industrialized countries. There have been studies into the effects of fluoride toxicity. One potential effect is an increase of oxidative stress, which has been linked to general inflammation as well as to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and even depression, to name a few ;)

Weston A. Price is one of the most well-respected dentists who ever lived. West A. Price lived in the early 1900s and was the chairman of the National Dental Association (1914–1923) and a pioneer for the American Dental Association (ADA). He traveled the world searching to discover what causes tooth decay. Dr. Price found a common link between eating modern foods and cavities. He witnessed that many indigenous isolated tribes had perfect teeth and little tooth decay. But once they were exposed to a Western diet, they experienced tooth decay, bone loss and chronic illness.

According to the ADA, this is the cause of tooth decay:

“[Tooth decay] occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.”

But the truth is the ADA is only hitting on one of the four things that can contribute to tooth decay.

According to the insights of Dr. Edward Mellanby, Dr. Weston Price and Dr. Ramiel Nagel, there are four main things that contribute to tooth decay:

CLICK HERE for more info about Weston A Price and the Price-Pottenger Studies and Foundation.

The book, Cure Tooth Decay, by Dr. Ramiel Nagel may be helpful for you, as well.

Your dentist most likely won't tell you (and doesn't typically believe)... that cavities CAN be healed!! Enamel can be rebuilt. Teeth CAN BE remineralized through changing your oral health regimen, using a remineralizing toothpaste, and changing your diet (removal of the toxic stuff and addition of the right foods/nutrients). Here's what you need to do:

1. Eliminate sugars (a Candida Detox works perfect! haha...notice any connection here?!)2. Eliminate grains, beans, nuts & (unfermented) soy (all contain high concentrations of phytic acid) which robs the teeth, bones & body of minerals IF you are truly trying to heal cavities (unless they are soaked & raw fermented, which breaks down the phytic acid). 3. Eat lots of organic, grass-fed animals protein & fat & nutrient-rich foods (bone broth, butter, raw kefir or raw milk/yogurt, eggs, avocados, cod liver oil, coconut oil, green leafy veggies, etc). A vegan diet will do more harm than good here. 4. ADD raw fermented foods to your diet: RAW sauerkraut, raw kimchi, raw kefir, raw apple cider vinegar or kombucha (read kombucha label & make sure it's 2g sugar or less). The removal of these things from the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a one major reason why we have such serious oral health & chronic illness in the U.S. 5. Use a fluoride-free, re-mineralizing toothpaste (Here's my Peppermint Tooth Polish Recipe)6. Start Oil Pulling for improved oral health, whiter teeth, and overall whole body health (instructions below). Click link for details/options. 7. Add 100% pure, POTENT, high quality supplements to your routine. Supplements, essential oils & herbs are NOT created equal. Here is a general protocol you can write down and purchase through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost if you want to get started. Please note, this is a complimentary general protocol for you to pray about and take as the Lord leads. I cannot answer health questions via office email for those who are not patients with signed Intake & Informed Consent forms on file. One question leads to many more & it backs up the office/front desk and our ability to serve our current patients properly. If you'd like a custom treatment plan & lots of answered questions, pray about becoming a patient and you will have quality 1 on 1 time with me for whatever you need :) Thank you in advance for understanding.

ADULTS & CHILDREN OVER 75# who can swallow pills or take liquids: Mineral Chi Tonic (keep refrigerated): 1 Tbsp 2x/day (if you're really fatigued, double your dose); for tweens or teens, take 2 tsp 2x/day.Krill Oil or Super Omega 3 EPAVitamin D3: under age 21, take as directed. Adults take 10,000 IU/day for 3 months, then lower to ~5,000IU/day. If you're under my care I can dose you to see how much you need. MOST patients test anywhere from 10,000-40,000 IU/day. This deficiency is very serious & very common because of the condition of our guts. Skeletal Strength: to strengthen teeth, bones & connective tissue in the bodyBifidopholus Flora Force(probiotic; keep refrigerated): take 2-3 capsules at bedtime. If you get soft or loose stools at any time, lower your dose.

Have your kids eat the chewies BEFORE brushing teeth in morning & bedtime, and THEN brush teeth. If you have older kids who can't swallow pills or drink "earthy-tasting" liquids, then use these kids products at double "as-directed" doses. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Finally, I highly recommend praying about switching to a Holistic or Biological Dentist to learn more about how oral health affects your entire body. Gargle, swish & swallow my liquid Silver Shield (1tsp 3x/day) instead of chemical antibiotics next time you are "required" to take an antibiotic before/after a dental procedure!! Your recovery time & pain will DRASTICALLY reduce with no recurrent infections or side effects!! No secondary thrush or yeast infections (Candida overgrowth) when you use Silver Shield!! ;) You will be amazed at the results. No prescription required!!

Blessings of good oral & overall health to all of you!

]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:14:39 GMThttps://www.drjanajoshugrimm.com/wellness-blog/our-dna-is-not-our-destinyThe Gene Myth: Our DNA is NOT Our Destiny (Article by Dr. Caroline Leaf)​​Scientific research has shown that 87-98% of mental and physical and behavioral illnesses come from our thought life, which is indubitably a large and frightening number, and contrary to what many of us have been led to believe. In fact, few human processes are turned on or off by a single gene. Most processes require many genes acting together to produce a common result. Thus, the idea fired up by the media that there is a gene for this and a gene for that is incorrect. From second to second, day-by-day, genetic cascades are turned on or off by our own thoughts and experience. Yes, that means we are largely in control!

This picture of a multiplicity of genes that fluctuate moment by moment is at odds with the picture ingrained in the public mind: that genes determine everything from our physical characteristics to our behavior. It’s a highly fashionable concept that there is a “gene for this and a gene for that”, and, in particular, it removes personal responsibility from us as individuals. This is unhealthy and contrary to what God teaches us, which is to take responsibility for the thoughts we think and choices we make. Fortunately, since the 1970s research has been challenging the “gene myth” and now we know that the genes in the neurons of our brains are activated 87-98% by our thoughts with embedded emotions, which, of course, challenges the cause and effect model of genetic causation.

We now also understand that there is an electromagnetic component to every biological process. So, genes (biological) are how information is stored (like the hard drive of a computer) and energy (electromagnetism) is about how they communicate information (this is equivalent to plugging a computer in, which activates the hard drive to a functional level). Scientists are learning more and more about what turns genes on or off, or, in other words, what influences their activation. They have found that thinking and the subsequent thoughts we build are major activators. Thoughts and feelings turn sets of genes on and/or off in complex relationships. Moreover, science is discovering that, although we have a fixed set of genes in our chromosomes, it’s principally our thoughts that influence those genes which are active. This is an amazing, fundamental spiritual principle as well: “as a man thinks in his heart, so is he”. (Proverbs 23:7)

Our thoughts and emotions shape our minds as they stimulate the formation of thought networks (neural pathways) in our brains, which either reinforce old pathways or initiate new ones. In the same way our muscles bulk up with exercise, our neurons bulk up the more we think. So what we think becomes biology; biology is genes, hormones, neurons and electromagnetic systems and all the complex interactions between them. These interactions in turn produce the words and actions we speak and perform. Our genes are being changed moment by moment by the environment of our thoughts and feelings as well as the environment of our families, homes, work, friends and where we live! We assign mental and emotional meaning to facts that are as important to gene activation as the facts themselves. Even the thoughts you are having about the coming week (a week that hasn’t happened yet and may never happen!) are wired into your brain and act as stimulus for genetic expression.

So, when all is said and done, we are very much in control, and not victims of our biology.

If you are interested in learning more, you can watch Dr. Leaf talk about the Gene Myth on her weekly show.

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